Hi Neil
I just liked the idea that with every command-s - which I do all the
time - there was a further backup being made without me having to
think about it. Would have saved me an afternoon's lost work last week
when my funny freezes and consequent forced shutdowns were corrupting
photoshop files.
No matter - your 2 features are indeed useful
best
alastair
On 11/05/2010, at 8:53 AM, Neil Houghton wrote:
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
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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
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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.
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