inGearX
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join:2000-06-11
New York
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|  Best free online file storage/sync?
I am looking for a free online file storage+sync service...
I just want to save some small files I come across at work and I want them to sync to home PC's HD (and preferably also so I could access them online...)
I have seen a number of companies offering 1GB or so of storage space...
Something that is like xdrive.com...
Thank you all... |
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SoonerAl
Old Enough To Know Better
Premium,MVM
join:2002-07-23
Norman, OK
4 edits |  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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"When all else fails, read the instructions..."
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HolmanGT
Premium
join:2001-11-20
Saint George, UT
 ·Baja Broadband
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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/ |
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sansri88
Go digtal you analog laggards
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join:2005-12-17
New York, NY
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1 edit | 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. |
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dave
Premium,MVM
join:2000-05-04
not in ohio
1 edit | 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. |
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clocks11
join:2002-05-06
00000 | 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. |
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clocks11
join:2002-05-06
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Beware. It sounds like they deactivate your account if you do not login for 30 days.
"Please, don't forget to visit your account every 30 days." |
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