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Online file storage
October 07, 2007, 07:51:48 pm
Stumbled across a potentially useful site for backing up your data online with unlimited storage...for free  :o!!!

Pretty handy if you want to get at your files from anywhere in the world.More info at freedom to surf.

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#1 Re: Online file storage
October 08, 2007, 07:36:34 pm

That's very nice, I'll probably start using it.

Interestingly in the FAQ there is:

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How can you offer unlimited storage? What is your business plan?

We plan to offer premium upgrades.

However, customers who don't want to upgrade to these services will continue to enjoy the product, as it is, free of charge.

So not sure what the upgrades will be for?

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#2 Re: Online file storage
October 09, 2007, 11:05:05 am
Faster upload, more security etc.?

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#3 Re: Online file storage
October 09, 2007, 11:09:23 am
Faster upload, more security etc.?

I strongly suspect the bottleneck on upload would be the users connection rather than the companies hosting, although I guess they could do traffic shaping when load is high to give bandwidth priority to paid up users.

Security wise, its already pretty secure on the computing side (see the FAQ), and it appears they've gone that extra step on the physical security of their servers...

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The servers are hosted in a former gold bullion vault. You can imagine how seriously the Bank of England guards its gold. Now, we can offer you exactly the same protection for your files because we run the building.

Don't plan to upgrade myself, seems fine as it is.

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#4 Re: Online file storage
October 09, 2007, 11:22:12 am
Nice one.  ;D

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#5 Re: Online file storage
October 09, 2007, 11:30:57 am

Just wondering if they plan to get you addicted, then start charging for some of the existing services?

Though I suspect the paid services will be along the lines of allowing user collaberation, version control, etc.

I'm going to sign up now :)

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#6 Re: Online file storage
December 21, 2007, 02:39:53 pm
Re humyo. Any feedback on this service yet? Who's signed up here? It does look too good to be true.

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#7 Re: Online file storage
December 21, 2007, 06:51:44 pm

I've signed up but not really used it much - seems straight up though.

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#8 Re: Online file storage
December 21, 2007, 10:48:55 pm
Probably the freemium business model.... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freemium_business_model

 

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