Why are you still using Dropbox?
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I assume you mean Bitrix - cms, content management, intranet, extranet, ecm, Bitrix24: Social Intranet, Task and Project Management, Activity Stream, Online Storage, CRM, Instant Messenger, File Sharing, Calendars and much more!, etc.
Looks cool, but has way more features than someone just looking for a little cloud storage would need, CRM, team management, social networking, project management, etc. etc., and is priced as such, at $199 for 100gb of storage.
Box.com looks kind of interesting, but again has way more features than I need.
The thing that's nice about Dropbox and Google Drive, is that just about everyone has an account with one of them, so sharing a folder with people involved in a project is easy, and they don't need to go signing up for new services, and installing new clients on their computers.
This. Efficiency = money. I do like BitTorrent Sync Beta but it's only useful for collaborating with other nerds.
What's the point of having any of these services? You can transfer small files over skype and email, or just put the file on your server... how does Dropbox or any of these services make life easier?
Besides sharing with others, I keep various laptops and desktops synced with working files. A lot of work can be done wherever I feel like sitting.
I read the article and still don't get it. If people are going to boycott companies and services that have executives/directors of a different political spectrum then what they agree with then soon you won't have any products or services to use.
I can build a similar site to drop Apple products because Al Gore is on the board or that you shouldn't consume any media because Chris Dodd is a lobbyist for the MPAA and he voted for the Iraq War, or you shouldn't 't use Facebook because Mark Zuckerberg endorsed Chris Christie, who politically retaliated against his political foes by closing the bridge to New York, and we can continue and continue down this path.
That makes sense. I use email or flashdrives to transfer between computers which is a bit annoying. I don't have to do that very often though.
Yes... everything you listed discredits those companies as far as I care.
The issue with dropbox and Rice is one of privacy. Part of their main job is keeping peoples' data secure/private. It's one thing for companies to be compelled by governments to violate privacy. It's a bigger step to cooperate for no reason, and it's even more "in your face" to "hire" or "pay" people who have expressed they have no value for anyone else's privacy. Not only have they expressed it in her case, she's openly acted as such in a meaningful capacity.
You need to get with the times man! That's barely scratching the surface of what you can do with cloud storage.
Google Docs/Drive provides a collaborative environment to share spreadsheets, to do lists, snags lists, etc. plus file sharing. Beats the shit out of sending files over Skype or having to create FTP access for those less technically savvy members of the team. All the files are right there on your computer when you need them. They just sync up automatically.
I personally use it to back up my WordPress sites so they AREN'T only on my server. InfiniteWP backs up 20 some odd sites every week, keeping 5 rounds of backups, that are then saved in the cloud and on all three of my computers.
I use it to sync my encrypted KeePass passwords file in the cloud and across all three of my machines making it accessible anywhere. I know there's lastpass and roboforms, but this works for me.
Others I know use it to keep their portable dev environment ready to go. From any device anywhere they can access their IDE and get shit done.
I'm sure there's 100s of other uses, but that's just what comes to mind right now.
I tried the Dropbox, it didn't make my life easier, so I closed the account. I haven't had an issue sending or receiving files before or since, so I don't see the point.
This makes sense I suppose.
I might consider one of the non-dropbox solutions for backup.
^ I use two different computers and I use Google Drive to share files between the two. It's extremely easy. There is a folder on both of my desktops and I just save/open/edit files in there and it updates on both computers automatically. I used to use a thumb drive and carry it with me, but that was annoying. For me that's what makes it totally worth it.
ownCloud you send a link. You can password protect access to the folder if necessary. You can allow uploads when applicable.
If they need auto sync it is a simple ap download. Fairly painless.
This was a while back but # of users and time in business isn't a guarantee.
This is when they had over 50 million users.
Dropbox has become "problem child" of cloud security | VentureBeat | Cloud | by Matt Marshall
This is dumb.
There is no way for us to know Condolezza's true feelings on these issues. Everyone has different public and private office opinions and ways to handle things. ie. I have a friend running for senate that doesn't agree with half the shit he campaigns on and decisions he makes, but decides based on his constituents and reputation. All policy makers are that way.
If you think the CEO, Drew Houston secured her seat on the board without fully understanding the importance of security and what the Condolezza appointment means to that, then you aren't thinking it through. Drew knows a lot more about Condolezza's thoughts on security than we do based on her prior political opinions.
Additionally, a board position has very little operating powers and it is generally best to have a very diverse board.
Lastly, NSA already has access to all your base.
There is no way for us to know Condolezza's true feelings on these issues. Everyone has different public and private office opinions and ways to handle things. ie. I have a friend running for senate that doesn't agree with half the shit he campaigns on and decisions he makes, but decides based on his constituents and reputation. All policy makers are that way.
If you think the CEO, Drew Houston secured her seat on the board without fully understanding the importance of security and what the Condolezza appointment means to that, then you aren't thinking it through. Drew knows a lot more about Condolezza's thoughts on security than we do based on her prior political opinions.
Additionally, a board position has very little operating powers and it is generally best to have a very diverse board.
Lastly, NSA already has access to all your base.
I understand its not a gar., however the odds are much more in their favor.
This is why I also don't purchase 1st model year cars as well.
Lol if you think any of these services that have mass adoption aren't going to be working with the NSA or the alphabet soup agencies of their respective countries. Whether she is on the board is totally irrelevant.
Don't want your information accessed? Don't put it on the web. Think it can be safe on the web in a practical manner for businesses that don't require super high security? Then you gotta be kidding yourself.
Don't want your information accessed? Don't put it on the web. Think it can be safe on the web in a practical manner for businesses that don't require super high security? Then you gotta be kidding yourself.
Had no clue I could use Google Drive to backup lots of files. And their pricing beats Dropbox.
Time to make the switch.
Time to make the switch.
