Online storage ...

Golden Ape · 27 Jun 2008 at 14:45

... that I can mount in windows. Afternoon, there. Basically I'm after some sort of online storage (i.e. like x-drive) that I can mount in windows so that it appears as an extra drive or similar. My intention is then to sync files to and from that so I can get at them from home and work machines. I was going to go with x-drive as they have a little application that mounts the storage as a drive but it seems to be quite buggy, at least it does on Vista. Are there any alternatives?

MarcLister · 27 Jun 2008 at 15:00

Use Gmail and the Gmail drive app?

CliffyBiro · 27 Jun 2008 at 15:02

Doesn't MSN offer summit like this? Skydrive?

uv · 27 Jun 2008 at 15:02

does Windows SkyDrive have this function? There may be a 3rd party plugin if not.. can't fault it, for 5GB free storage

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skippi90 said:
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Jinx!

Golden Ape · 27 Jun 2008 at 15:08

Ah thanks guys, I knew OC would come up trumps. So fast too - isn't the internet great!

BillTheButcher · 27 Jun 2008 at 15:09

Golden Ape said:
Ah thanks guys, I knew OC would come up trumps. So fast too - isn't the internet great!

Seconded. I've been looking for something to replace humyo which hasn't been very good at all.

I'll give Skydrive a try. Thanks all.

Supercow · 27 Jun 2008 at 15:11

http://lifehacker.com/397108/humyo-provides-30gb-of-free-online-storage

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BillTheButcher · 27 Jun 2008 at 15:13

sup3rc0w said:
http://lifehacker.com/397108/humyo-provides-30gb-of-free-online-storage

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As above, I really wouldn't recommend humyo. My girlfriend has been using it for a few months and we've had all sorts of problems both with the web interface and the standalone client. Files going missing, not uploading properly, being renamed... :confused:

I would have put it down to her being a girlie but I tried it myself and it really is flaky.

Golden Ape · 27 Jun 2008 at 15:38

For what it's worth I've just had a look at Skydrive and I'm pretty sure that it doesn't let you map or mount your space as a drive. I could be wrong but for that life of me can't see how you'd do that and I can't seem to find any thirdparty aps that would help me out. The gMail drive program is quite nifty and works pretty well, though it does only allow you to transfer files with fairly short names (40 characters max I think)

Rhys · 29 Sep 2008 at 14:40

Ive started using Humyo and am finding it really good. For 30gb of free storage it cant be beaten. Anyone else using it?

MTA99 · 29 Sep 2008 at 14:46

Dropbox has just come out of closed beta and is available to everyone (albeit still in beta form). Syncs perfectly between my desktop, laptop and I can upload files via the web interface at work and they're sync'd automatically with both machines. Only 2gig for free but $99 will upgrade you to 50gb

http://www.getdropbox.com/

Rhys · 29 Sep 2008 at 14:59

MTA99 said:
Dropbox has just come out of closed beta and is available to everyone (albeit still in beta form). Syncs perfectly between my desktop, laptop and I can upload files via the web interface at work and they're sync'd automatically with both machines. Only 2gig for free but $99 will upgrade you to 50gb

http://www.getdropbox.com/

The thing I like about Humyo is that is just an online storage area. I dont want Syncing or anything like that. I just need a large place I can put photos and data. I literally have looked at about 15 providers and they all have their faults. Humyo just seems the easiest to use and I can easily share my data. Also I can use it on multiple computers.

nade · 29 Sep 2008 at 15:12

There is a site http://www.idrive.com/ but you only get 2gb with a free a/c.

Rhys · 29 Sep 2008 at 15:30

nade said:
There is a site http://www.idrive.com/ but you only get 2gb with a free a/c.

The problem with Idrive is you cannot preview/slideshow photos or videos from their website.

z0mbi3 · 29 Sep 2008 at 15:57

MTA99 said:
Dropbox has just come out of closed beta and is available to everyone (albeit still in beta form). Syncs perfectly between my desktop, laptop and I can upload files via the web interface at work and they're sync'd automatically with both machines. Only 2gig for free but $99 will upgrade you to 50gb

http://www.getdropbox.com/

Seconded. Dropbox is fantastic.

adbp1 · 29 Sep 2008 at 20:37

z0mbi3 said:
Seconded. Dropbox is fantastic.

third that...problem i found with skydrive and idrive is that they limit the size of data u can upload where as dropbox you can do large files well over 1gb.

Paul11 · 1 Oct 2008 at 08:55

just installed dropbox.. looks great ....

tomos · 1 Oct 2008 at 10:51

have been using carbonite for about 2 years.

backed up around 70-80 GB worth of stuff so far. only needed to use it once to download (accidentally deleted about 10 gigs worth of files) again and apart from not maxing out my connection, it worked as it should.

downsides = doesnt do usb/firewire drives yet
speed.

decent though

Paul11 · 2 Oct 2008 at 15:31

just used dropbox for the first time (properly) by moving to different office and all my files are there.

its brilliant... very impressed with it