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inGearX 3.1415 9265 join:2000-06-11 New York clubs:	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...
	permalink · 2007-12-19 10:04:37 ·

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Re: 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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HolmanGT Premium join:2001-11-20 Saint George, UT ·Baja Broadband	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/
	permalink · 2007-12-19 14:43:23 ·

clocks11 join:2002-05-06 00000	Re: Best free online file storage/sync? said by HolmanGT : This outfit is pretty good. »www.4shared.com/ 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."
	permalink · 2007-12-19 21:53:25 ·

sansri88 Go digtal you analog laggards Premium join:2005-12-17 New York, NY clubs: ·Comcast 1 edit	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.
	permalink · 2007-12-19 20:08:41 ·

dave Premium,MVM join:2000-05-04 not in ohio 1 edit	1GB USB thumb drive, about twenty bucks. For the purpose of moving bits between home and work, that seems a lot more convenient.
	permalink · 2007-12-19 21:17:37 ·

clocks11 join:2002-05-06 00000	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.
	permalink · 2007-12-19 21:47:02 ·

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