JahSync: The Free Calendar Sync Solution

Saturday, September 15, 2007

We're back!! In a big way..

Well, after a year of working on all sorts of projects (of which JahSync is one), I'm really happy to get the updated version of Jahsync uploaded!
Here's what is new in this version:
  • JahSync now has a gui and a command line interface.
  • JahSync now syncs between Outlook, Lotus Notes and Google.
  • JahSync now stores properties for each sync source/target between sessions.
  • Lots of little fixes in usability and calendar details (e.g., time zone, meeting attendees and reminders)
There is no help at this point, but here are the very basic instructions:
INSTALLATION
  1. Unzip the current download zip file to a directory on your workstation. JahSync requires Java 1.5+, so don't expect it to work with anything below this.
  2. Update the jahsync.bat file to change the JAHSYNC_HOME variable to point to the directory you extracted to. If you are using *nix, you can create a corresponding shell script from the .bat file with similar environment vars. I'd do it, but I'm in a rush today.
  3. This is important for Outlook synchronisation : copy the jacob.dll file in the jacob directory of the JahSync home to your Windows or Windows/System32 directory (or put it somewhere in your PATH).
RUNNING
Just run the batch (or script) file. You'll notice that the batch file invokes the gui version using the --gui command line option. Running JahSync without this will put the program in command mode, where all loading and synchronisation of data has to be done manually. Again, all explanations will come later, look out for the updated version and FAQ as I continue filling out functionality.
FUTURE PLANS:
ICAL, TXT and Palm support. Improved calendar handling, especially for recurring events.
Try it out, tell me what works, and what doesn't. This is now back in mainstream work, so you can get it on the JahSync download page.
Cheers!

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