摘要 |
<p>A data storage and retrieval system comprises a data storage means, a processor with access to the data storage means, at least two device directories to which the processor also has access, at least two devices each with access to a respective device directory, a device data store containing a device information set including, for each device, details of a preferred format for the type of data file that is useable by that device, the processor being under the control of a program which causes It to, for each device directory, select files from the data storage means, consult the device information set for information pertaining to the device associated with the device directory concerned, convert the files to the preferred format If required, and copy them to the device directories. Selection criteria can be used to select a subset of files in the data storage for transfer to the device directories.
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