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Best free online file storage/sync?

Why not use an existing spare PC and setup a Windows Home Server. You can access it remotely via either a web based interface ( http: address) or a SSL link ( https: address). Additionally there is a Web Folder add-in to get files to/from the WHS.

»ihatelinux.blogspot.com/2007/11/···s-4.html

The upside is you control the server and data and don't need to depend on a third-party. The obvious downside it costs a few $$$$ to purchase the software so it does not meet your free requirement...

You could also simply setup a VPN or SSH server on one of your home PCs for secure remote file access. SSL-Explorer, OpenVPN and/or copSSH (a free windows SSH server installer package) with either the Tunnelier or WinSCP SSH clients would all work. All of those options are free...
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reply to inGearX
This outfit is pretty good. They have free and pay version. I have used both and currently am using the pay-fer use and I forgot why. Oh I remember that way people I send lings to don't have to do the wait thing to get their file.

»www.4shared.com/

reply to inGearX
AOL Xdrive isn't bad either. Also tiered, free and pay levels available.

»www.xdrive.com

EDIT: Check that, didn't see you mentioned Xdrive in your OP. Ah well, for me it does the job when I really need to store something on the internet.

reply to inGearX
1GB USB thumb drive, about twenty bucks. For the purpose of moving bits between home and work, that seems a lot more convenient.

reply to inGearX
Maybe this is outdated, but I have read xdrive is one of the few online storage sites that does not encypt your data, leaving it vulnerable.

reply to HolmanGT