[NTLK] NCX backup interruption

[Steffen Bendix]

Hi Don,

of course I backed up only the system soup, and all other stuff without it. Whatever I do the procedure is interrupted and the system soup is always backed up, even if it is deselected.

I use an USB-cable.

Steffen
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> Am 25.01.2025 um 17:33 schrieb Don Zahniser <irntooth at eznet.net>:
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> Hi Steffen & NewtonTalk,
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> What type of connection are you using between your Newton and your computers? I have found that NCX has occasional trouble completing backups when using a serial connection as opposed to an Ethernet connection.
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> That said, I am using a Powerbook G3 (Pismo) for my connections, and the serial connection is a USB to Serial adapter that uses the Prolific 2303 chipset. Of course, I’m using the version of NCX appropriate for that vintage hardware.
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> A thought - have you tried backing up just the System soup, or making a backup without the System soup to see if it can clarify things? My version of NCX presents a checklist of what to include prior to beginning the backup. 
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>     -Don
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> Who got my Messagepads out of storage after 15 years and am re-learning all the stuff I forgot…
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> Sent from my iPad
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> On Jan 25, 2025 at 06:38:30 EST, Steffen Bendix via NewtonTalk <newtontalk at newtontalk.net> wrote:
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> I did not manage to make a full backup with NCX. My Newton always cuts the connection when the system soup is backed up. It doesn’t matter whether I initiate the backup from NCX or the Newton. With the latter the connection is more stable though. I tested it on a M1 Mac and an old MacBook Pro. Same problem.
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> All other functions of NCX work. I can install packages, transfer data and type with the computer keyboard. The connection is rock solid. Except when a backup should be created. It never runs through. Any idea?
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