Richard Pieri wrote: > So I'm giving AeroFS a spin. Uses client-side encryption. Good.
Uses closed-source, proprietary software. Nullifies the first point. > None of my data is ever stored on their servers... If the encryption is done properly, and can be verified, it doesn't matter where your bits are stored. A cloud storage service should have these characteristics: 1. use strong client-side encryption. 2. use fully open source client code. If developed by a commercial entity, then there should be an independently developed open source client available. and it would be nice if it had these characteristics: 3. despite using client-side encryption, it should still be able to efficiently send incremental changes, minimizing bandwidth. (Most that adhere to #1 fail this one.) 4. the back-end can be peer-to-peer or centralized, but if centralized, it should use an open protocol that other storage providers can support. Or generally, offer minimal service lock-in. Low switching costs. -Tom -- Tom Metro The Perl Shop, Newton, MA, USA "Predictable On-demand Perl Consulting." http://www.theperlshop.com/ _______________________________________________ Discuss mailing list Discuss@blu.org http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss