Microsoft Live Mesh Technical Preview

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It seems that people outside the United States who have signed up for this are slowly being invited to join the service (at least I am).

Wikipedia said:
Live Mesh is a data synchronization system from Microsoft that allows files and folders to be shared and synchronized across multiple devices. Live Mesh consists of a software component that allows synchronization relationships to be created among different devices. Once a folder is set for synchronization, it will be available in all devices, and any changes made to the content of the folder will be reflected across all devices. Live Mesh uses FeedSync to convey the changes made in each device so that the changes can be synchronized. The information about devices and folders participating in a synchronization relationship is not stored locally but at the service-end. Devices in a sync relationship are collectively referred to as a Mesh.
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The official page is here: https://www.mesh.com/Welcome/Welcome.aspx

Anyone else in on this? It's a nice idea, I just wish it wasn't so obviously glued onto the OS as opposed to being built-in.
 
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RockLobster said:
Is this similar to DropBox?
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Aye! Mesh has 5gb of storage, works like drop box in that you have an app running in the system tray. Folders can be made available for syncing in Windows by right clicking on them and adding to your Live Mesh. It also allows some sort of Remote Desktop connection (haven't tested this) and you can add other devices to your 'mesh'. No support for Macs although apparently this is coming as is support for Windows Mobiles.

Check out the

[Nice, firefox just crashed whilst trying to find a link to the Live Mesh Tour, I restored the session and everything I typed is still here!]

Anyway, check out the tour video thing (requires Silverlight) here: http://www.mesh.com/Welcome/Tour.aspx
 
I've got the invite as well, the only thing is you have to have UAC to install and run it. I tried turning UAC off once it had been installed but the service just wouldn't start so I've uninstalled it as I cant stand UAC.
 
GarethDW said:
Didn't Microsoft try this exact same thing back in 2000 under the name Hailstorm?
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They did but for some reason back then Hailstorm got a seriously bad reception by the press and people in general. Most people seemed to think it was an invasion of privacy, DRM or whatever.
 
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