Background copying under Multifinder (query)

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3 total messages Started by Bjorn Larsen Thu, 03 May 1990 12:43

#1787

Author: Bjorn Larsen
Date: Thu, 03 May 1990 12:43

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I am looking for an application or a DA that allows you to
copy files and folders in the background.

Currently I am using the "duplicate" command in MPW to do this,
but not all our users have (or want) MPW, so a specialized program
would be better.

Any ideas?

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Bjorn Larsen                University of Oslo,  Norway
                                             bl@nuug.no
                                         +47 2 45 35 30

Re: Background copying under Multifinder (query)

#1797

Author: Donald M Dudan
Date: Fri, 04 May 1990 16:20

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There is a slick DA that just came out named "On Location",
put out by On Technology in Cambridge,MA. Its main function
is to find text within files on a volume but it also allows
normal file and folder functions (copy, delete, move,etc.).
Check it out- although the cost is not exactly low (I got mine
for $95) it is an invaluable tool for finding files. Most
large vendors are carrying it now.
Don

Re: Background copying under Multifinder (query)

#1800

Author: Bjorn Larsen
Date: Sat, 05 May 1990 11:05

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Sure, On Location is great. I have it too. But it doesn't help
me with what I asked about.

If you copy a file or a folder with On Location it brings up a modal
dialog. So it *doesn't* copy in the background, it ties up the Mac
just like a Finder-initiated copy does.

I have received a number of letters in response to my query.
And they all read on the lines of "I'd like this too. If you find out
anything, please let me know."

So I guess there is a market for that kinda thing out there.
Any takers?


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Bjorn Larsen                University of Oslo,  Norway
                                             bl@nuug.no
                                         +47 2 45 35 30

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