Good morning all, Sounds good but if you intend using it to Sync computers be aware that the sync process uses a lot of download, I got caught earlier this month when I synced my MacBook Pro and iMac it took 7Gb of download.
Regards, Adrian adrianske...@me.com On 09/05/2010, at 9:37 AM, Pedro wrote: > Morning all ... and Happy Mothers Day to all > > Thank you Neil, I will be taking you up on your offer as my partner has just > received her new MacBookPro from Daniel and it will come in very handy for her > > cheers > > Pedro > > On 08/05/2010, at 7:42 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> > > > > > -- 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> -- 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>
