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sharpshot · « **on:** January 29, 2010, 18:24 »

Anyone using icloud? I just started using it and it seems very good, like an online OS with 3 GB free storage space and the option of 100 GB for $39.99 a year. Might be a good place to store some image files as well as MP3's etc.

http://icloud.com/

sharpshot · « **Reply #1 on:** January 29, 2010, 18:27 »

And an article about them and a similar site.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/171162/startups_icloud_and_ghost_do_google_one_better.html

leaf · « **Reply #2 on:** January 31, 2010, 05:00 »

Why would you want an OS in the cloud? If you are surfing the net in a browser you allready have an Os on your machine.

I really like dropbox. It just stores files bit works very well. It syncs between my laptop desktop and cellphone very seamlessly.

sharpshot · « **Reply #3 on:** January 31, 2010, 05:37 »

It could be useful, I have a PC, laptop and netbook and it is nice to have something that is the same on all 3 and can also be used on other peoples PC's and in cyber cafes. I haven't had time to look at all the applications but I am sure some of them will be useful.

I agree about dropbox but why not use dropbox and icloud? They both have a few GB's of storage space for free.

PowerDroid · « **Reply #4 on:** January 31, 2010, 07:52 »

I joined Carbonite a few months ago and am now a big fan. It automatically backs up to "the cloud" any new or altered file once a day. So if I change something today and want to go back to the original file tomorrow, I can grab the older version from my Carbonite files. (Yes, I know Time Machine on the Mac does this as well, but I also like the added protection that if my laptop or desktop are stolen, my stuff is still recoverable.) Unlimited space. I believe it's $55/year, but you can easily find offers that give you two months free.

dnavarrojr · « **Reply #5 on:** January 31, 2010, 08:33 »

I host my web site on GoDaddy for $15 a month which includes "unlimited storage space". Now every single web host I've come across (including GoDaddy) has an asterisk (*) next to the "unlimited" and they tell you it's not for the purpose of backing up your computer, but I'm over 200 GB "backed up" on GoDaddy right now without them saying anything to me about it... It's not automatic, but since I'm paying for hosting anyway... why pay extra?

LostOne · « **Reply #6 on:** January 31, 2010, 13:41 »

I use LiveMesh from MS. I didn't like that you can only sync one folder in dropbox (yeah I know I could link the folders, or just put everything in one folder, but I didn't want that). 5 gigs are free. Still in beta though and doesn't have some features of DropBox (like delta sync).

Randy McKown · « **Reply #7 on:** January 31, 2010, 13:59 »

Interesting idea with their online OS. However, it's kinda goofy to try to push it towards the general public. They have cheesy little everyday applications running like todo lists, media players and things that are not near complex enough for people who would actually need to run remote applications in a virtual workstation setting. People who are accustomed to running physical servers with tons of VW's are not going to be impressed with this at all. Instead of wasting their time on photo organizers, mp3 and video players they should have focused on HR applications, payroll, book keeping and all the other boring apps used by people who would honestly pay for an online OS. Site looks good just not productive.

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