Need help selecting backup/RN features #24580559

Here is a good litmus test for the lack of ability to sync files outside the User directory (without a workaround).

Change the Netgear advertising and feature list for all ReadyNAS systems to include an asterisk next to the 'Sync or backup files automatically' feature (however it is worded). Note with the asterisk that it is limited to operating ONLY on files and top level directories within the User directory, and only one user's files at a time.

Float that up to corporate and see how the Marketing team likes that. See if they consider that a positive footnote/correction to the RN feature set.

Think they will expect that to help or hurt sales? Think it will be a benefit or a shortfall?

Better yet, make that new truthful advertising a marketing blitz and wait for feedback from the market and potential or current users.

Then we'll all know whether minimalizing the BUG, implying I am the only user who cares about it, really holds water.

If the NG team is happy, satisfied and proud of that limitation, stop hiding it. Make it clear in all advertising.

I'll bet you can guess where I'd lay my bets ;)

BTW, if it isn't good enough to advertise, it isn't good enough, period. Tell me NG likes it in it's current limited implementation, tell the world NG is happy with it as is.

That is your litmus test. If it doesn't fly in public, it shouldn't fly internally, either.

Perspective. It's either about pride and honesty, or excuses. Every company has to pick one.