Out of interest, how are these cloud apps different/better to MobileMe and iDisk?
I've got 20Gb of space for ??$100 a year Tim On 09/05/2010, at 10:48 AM, Kevin Warner wrote: > > Sorry I couldn't take your offer up, I set up my Dropbox account a few months > ago - it is one of the most useful cloud applications I've come across. I > really do recommend everyone to try it. I also love carbonite > (www.carbonite.com), it might cost about $70 per year but you get unlimited > online backup. It is a very smooth program! > > Kevin > > Kevin Warner > www.kcwarner.com > ______________________________ > Press CTRL-ALT-DEL now for an IQ test. > > Why do we want intelligent terminals when there are so many stupid users ? > > Life would be so much easier if we only had the source code. > > There are 10 types of people in the world: those who understand binary, and > those who don't. > > Microsoft: "You've got questions. We've got dancing paperclips." > > The box said 'Required Windows XP or better'. So, I installed LINUX. > > I had a fortune cookie the other day and it said: 'Outlook not so good'. I > said: 'Sure, but Microsoft ships it anyway'. > > Mac users swear by their Mac... PC users swear at their PC. > 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>
