The wording of the FAQ on the topic of using bookends on more than one computer at a time reads as follows:
When I was looking for a reference manager and Bookends was recommended, this "a single user has no need for this" almost lost the sale. It's a bit condescending and inconsiderate to think this. If I have both my laptop and my desktop at home with both turned on, and I decide to go to a place with no wifi connection and my laptop, it's very likely that I forget to quit Bookends on my desktop.Note that you can not run Bookends on more than one computer simultaneously (a single user has no need for this).
What I'm more concerned about is: will I run into conflicts or potential database corruption if I happen to run it on more than one computer? That would inform me so that I can make intelligent choices about how I use the software. What about iOS and desktop versions, those can be open at the same time, is there potential for database corruption?
I'm sorry to bring this up as it seems rather critical, but it was a perception I had early on when making a buying decision. I love Bookends, it's far more usable than Zotero or other tools I've used. Thanks much.