Hi Alastair, Thanks to you and other WAMUG list members who have signed up via my link (I won't thank you all individually!)
I can't say that I've noticed this - but then again I possibly haven't been constantly working on and saving a file in Dropbox. I guess I use it more for 2 features: - Keeping the same files in sync on several computers. - As an off-site back-up if I lost my primary & secondary back-up (Time machine & superduper) in the event of fire/theft. I guess, if found I had your problem I would just temporarily quit Dropbox (from the menubox icon). Dropbox is in my "login Items" so it will restart when I next login (or you can re-start at any time by opening the app in the "Applications Folder"). Of course, if you do that, it's not constantly backing-up as you work (until you re-start it) - but then isn't that what time machine is for? (and Command-S as you go). Any other Dropboxers find this a problem or have found a solution? Cheers Neil -- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Email: n...@possumology.com on 10/5/10 8:18 PM, mince and pud at minceand...@goatpix.com wrote: > > Hi Neil > > Thanks for the mention of dropbox - it seems a useful thing so I > downloaded (no need to thank me for the 250mb) and plonked the file > i'm working on in the dropbox folder so it can keep backing itself up. . > But does anyone know how to stop it bringing the finder to the front > every time I save, and it backs up? Tried forums and a couple of bods > have the same complaint but no solution. > > Really annoying and it's going in the bin if I can't fix it. > > You can keep the 250 though! > > best > alastair > > > On 08/05/2010, at 12:42 PM, Neil Houghton wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> I recently set-up a free Dropbox account and was amazed at how easy >> and user-friendly it all was. >> >> >> A free account gives you up to 2GB of space - but you can get more >> with referrals. >> >> So, if anyone was thinking of opening an account, YOU can get an >> extra free 250 MB - AND get ME an extra free 250 MB :o) if you use >> this link to sign-up: >> >> <https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTY2NjA1NDM5> >> >> >> Cheers >> >> >> >> Neil >> -- >> Neil R. Houghton >> Albany, Western Australia >> Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 >> Email: n...@possumology.com >> >> >> PS: >> >> For anyone not familiar with Dropbox, it is similar to (though not >> the same as) the MobileMe iDisk. MobileMe, of course gives you other >> feature and more storage space - but you have to pay for it, whereas >> Dropbox gives you 2GB (2.25 if you use my link) for free. From their >> website: >> >>> Dropbox Features >>> File Sync >>> >>> Dropbox allows you to sync your files online and across your >>> computers automatically. >>> >>> * 2GB of online storage for free, with up to 100GB available to >>> paying customers. >>> * Sync files of any size or type. >>> * Sync Windows, Mac and Linux computers. >>> * Automatically syncs when new files or changes are detected. >>> * Work on files in your Dropbox even if you're offline. Your >>> changes sync once your computer has an Internet connection again. >>> * Dropbox transfers will correctly resume where they left off >>> if the connection drops. >>> * Efficient sync - only the pieces of a file that changed (not >>> the whole file) are synced. This saves you time. >>> * Doesn't hog your Internet connection. You can manually set >>> bandwidth limits. >>> >>> File Sharing >>> >>> Sharing files is simple and can be done with only a few clicks. >>> >>> * Shared folders allow several people to collaborate on a set >>> of files. >>> * You can see other people's changes instantly. >>> * A "Public" folder that lets you link directly to files in >>> your Dropbox. >>> * Control who is able to access shared folders (including >>> ability to kick people out and remove the shared files from their >>> computers). >>> * Automatically create shareable online photo galleries from >>> folders of photos in your Dropbox. >>> >>> Online Backup >>> >>> Dropbox backs up your files online without you having to think >>> about it. >>> >>> * Automatic backup of your files. >>> * Undelete files and folders. >>> * Restore previous versions of your files. >>> * 30 days of undo history, with unlimited undo available as a >>> paid option. >>> >>> Web Access >>> >>> A copy of your files are stored on Dropbox's secure servers. This >>> lets you access them from any computer or mobile device. >>> >>> * Manipulate files as you would on your desktop - add, edit, >>> delete, rename etc. >>> * Search your entire Dropbox for files. >>> * A "Recent Events" feed that shows you a summary of activity >>> in your Dropbox. >>> * Create shared folders and invite people to them. >>> * Recover previous versions of any file or undelete deleted >>> files. >>> * View photo galleries created automatically from photos in >>> your Dropbox. >>> >>> Security & Privacy >>> >>> Dropbox takes the security and privacy of your files very seriously. >>> >>> * Shared folders are viewable only by people you invite. >>> * All transmission of file data and metadata occurs over an >>> encrypted channel (SSL). >>> * All files stored on Dropbox servers are encrypted (AES-256) >>> and are inaccessible without your account password. >>> * Dropbox website and client software have been hardened >>> against attacks from hackers. >>> * Dropbox employees are not able to view any user's files. >>> * Online access to your files requires your username and >>> password. >>> * Public files are only viewable by people who have a link to >>> the file(s). Public folders are not browsable or searchable. >>> >>> Mobile Device Access >>> >>> The free Dropbox iPhone app lets you: >>> >>> * Access your Dropbox on the go. >>> * View your files on your iPhone or iPod Touch. >>> * Download files for offline viewing. >>> * Take photos and videos and sync them to your Dropbox. >>> * Share links to files in your Dropbox. >>> * View interactive photo galleries. >>> * Sync downloaded files so they're up-to-date. >>> >>> A mobile-optimized version of the website is available for owners >>> of Blackberry phones and other Internet-capable mobile devices. >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
