Comments on: Dropbox Opens To the Public http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/11/dropbox-opens-to-the-public/ Rebooting the workforce Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:13:20 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Simplifying Email http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/11/dropbox-opens-to-the-public/#comment-318952 Simplifying Email Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:01:38 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=3797#comment-318952 [...] of such services, and new ones are popping up all the time, including Fluxiom and FileShareHQ. And Dropbox and the new Opera Unite service allow you to share files directly from your [...] [...] of such services, and new ones are popping up all the time, including Fluxiom and FileShareHQ. And Dropbox and the new Opera Unite service allow you to share files directly from your [...]

]]> By: Dropbox http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/11/dropbox-opens-to-the-public/#comment-318814 Dropbox Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:39:29 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=3797#comment-318814 It's perfect service. We use it for share all projects files between our team It’s perfect service. We use it for share all projects files between our team

]]> By: The Importance of Contingency Plans http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/11/dropbox-opens-to-the-public/#comment-317065 The Importance of Contingency Plans Tue, 19 May 2009 16:01:04 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=3797#comment-317065 [...] your time of need. That could include giving them access to a shared file system such as drop.io or Dropbox as needed. And what if something really bad happens — like you’re in a coma? How can [...] [...] your time of need. That could include giving them access to a shared file system such as drop.io or Dropbox as needed. And what if something really bad happens — like you’re in a coma? How can [...]

]]> By: FileShareHQ: Easy File Sending and Sharing for Pros http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/11/dropbox-opens-to-the-public/#comment-316091 FileShareHQ: Easy File Sending and Sharing for Pros Fri, 01 May 2009 23:01:08 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=3797#comment-316091 [...] design agency Slipstream Studio, joins a very crowded space, one currently occupied by the likes of Dropbox, box.net and YouSendIt. But FileshareHQ differentiates itself by targeting “pro users” [...] [...] design agency Slipstream Studio, joins a very crowded space, one currently occupied by the likes of Dropbox, box.net and YouSendIt. But FileshareHQ differentiates itself by targeting “pro users” [...]

]]> By: Web Work 101: 10 Apps You Can’t Do Without « mensonblog http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/11/dropbox-opens-to-the-public/#comment-312735 Web Work 101: 10 Apps You Can’t Do Without « mensonblog Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:16:44 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=3797#comment-312735 [...] DropBox [...] [...] DropBox [...]

]]> By: WebWorkerDaily » Archive Web Work 101: 10 Apps You Can’t Do Without « http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/11/dropbox-opens-to-the-public/#comment-312637 WebWorkerDaily » Archive Web Work 101: 10 Apps You Can’t Do Without « Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:03:43 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=3797#comment-312637 [...] DropBox [...] [...] DropBox [...]

]]> By: WebWorkerDaily » Archive Clearing The Cache - OneNote « http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/11/dropbox-opens-to-the-public/#comment-309825 WebWorkerDaily » Archive Clearing The Cache - OneNote « Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:30:52 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=3797#comment-309825 [...] finally, I love our WWD readers.  One discovered DropBox through our review and then goes on to use it for great things, like to share his OneNote notebooks on multiple [...] [...] finally, I love our WWD readers.  One discovered DropBox through our review and then goes on to use it for great things, like to share his OneNote notebooks on multiple [...]

]]> By: joeycalveyonline.com » Blog Archive » Sharing OneNote http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/11/dropbox-opens-to-the-public/#comment-306324 joeycalveyonline.com » Blog Archive » Sharing OneNote Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:51:35 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=3797#comment-306324 [...] time.  It uses SSL, and seems to be nice and safe.  I actually found DropBox because of this article on WebWorker [...] [...] time.  It uses SSL, and seems to be nice and safe.  I actually found DropBox because of this article on WebWorker [...]

]]> By: seanatbox http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/11/dropbox-opens-to-the-public/#comment-305789 seanatbox Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:43:29 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=3797#comment-305789 This is Sean over at Box.net. If your readers have any questions on what they can do with Box.net versus other services that focus on sync, please feel free to reach out to us. We are always working on ways to make it easier to work on files, share them and collaborate on them on any device and any platform, wherever users are. This is Sean over at Box.net. If your readers have any questions on what they can do with Box.net versus other services that focus on sync, please feel free to reach out to us. We are always working on ways to make it easier to work on files, share them and collaborate on them on any device and any platform, wherever users are.

]]> By: Steve Cowie http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/11/dropbox-opens-to-the-public/#comment-305774 Steve Cowie Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:41:19 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=3797#comment-305774 On the security comment, this is a quote from the dropbox product tour: Your files are always safe. All data is transferred over SSL and encrypted with AES-256 before storage. On the security comment, this is a quote from the dropbox product tour:
Your files are always safe. All data is transferred over SSL and encrypted with AES-256 before storage.

]]> By: WebWorkerDaily » Archive Manage Passwords in the Cloud Across Platforms and Devices « http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/11/dropbox-opens-to-the-public/#comment-305341 WebWorkerDaily » Archive Manage Passwords in the Cloud Across Platforms and Devices « Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:00:39 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=3797#comment-305341 [...] drawn to Dropbox for its cross-platform support. Macs and PCs were supported from the get-go and last month saw the release of a Dropbox Linux client. So now we have the “glue” to manage passwords across devices and [...] [...] drawn to Dropbox for its cross-platform support. Macs and PCs were supported from the get-go and last month saw the release of a Dropbox Linux client. So now we have the “glue” to manage passwords across devices and [...]

]]> By: Laurent Somers http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/11/dropbox-opens-to-the-public/#comment-304842 Laurent Somers Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:17:14 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=3797#comment-304842 Update: Finally found a link to the faq page on getdropbox. There was no mention elsewhere nor on their blog, but transfers are through SSL and things are stored in encrypted form on their end. They might possibly provide private keys on the server though that complicates the web viewing feature option. Update: Finally found a link to the faq page on getdropbox. There was no mention elsewhere nor on their blog, but transfers are through SSL and things are stored in encrypted form on their end. They might possibly provide private keys on the server though that complicates the web viewing feature option.

]]> By: Kip B http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/11/dropbox-opens-to-the-public/#comment-304783 Kip B Wed, 17 Sep 2008 01:46:06 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=3797#comment-304783 See also rsync.net -- a lot more expensive for 50GB but encrypted and some other cool tools. See also rsync.net — a lot more expensive for 50GB but encrypted and some other cool tools.

]]> By: Mattiel http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/11/dropbox-opens-to-the-public/#comment-304772 Mattiel Tue, 16 Sep 2008 21:15:33 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=3797#comment-304772 Looks good, but already using Microsofts Live Mesh and it does the same thing plus intergrated remote desktop to any PC you have it on, as well as the web interface... Looks good, but already using Microsofts Live Mesh and it does the same thing plus intergrated remote desktop to any PC you have it on, as well as the web interface…

]]> By: Laurent Somers http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/11/dropbox-opens-to-the-public/#comment-304688 Laurent Somers Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:59:20 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=3797#comment-304688 All fine and dandy, but ... What about security? Browsed through the small dropbox website and no mention of encryption on data transfers or stored encryption (which might not be straightforward, but still doable I think). On the other hand, it's got cool features, such as the iPhone interface (very nice gallery interface there, reminiscent of the mobile facebook UI). Security is an issue though for me at the moment, at least for sensitive data. All fine and dandy, but …

What about security?

Browsed through the small dropbox website and no mention of encryption on data transfers or stored encryption (which might not be straightforward, but still doable I think).

On the other hand, it’s got cool features, such as the iPhone interface (very nice gallery interface there, reminiscent of the mobile facebook UI).

Security is an issue though for me at the moment, at least for sensitive data.

]]> By: JonnyTwoShoes http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/11/dropbox-opens-to-the-public/#comment-304657 JonnyTwoShoes Tue, 16 Sep 2008 09:15:32 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=3797#comment-304657 South Africa of course and correction on my spelling *hear = here :P:P I'm half asleep South Africa of course and correction on my spelling *hear = here :P:P I’m half asleep

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