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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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Dropbox: News and Discussion Thread

Anyone else using it?

Thoughts?

How are you using it?
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 10:52 PM
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looks cool, but I currently have no use for it.
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 10:52 PM
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Is this free? Looks awesome
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 11:01 PM
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Looks interesting.

I signed up for the beta.

How secure is it? I would guess not much as every file has a web link, meaning every file would be publicly accessible?

How do you use it Stogie?
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 11:07 PM
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I just got invited (I thought it was exclusive....)

The security is supposed to be 256 bit encryption, haven't looked to see how thoroughly it uses it though.

I really haven't started using yet, but I like the idea of having files accessible from anywhere, without having to send them to myself at gmail. I can upload a Cryptainer volume containing all my personal stuff so if I lose a CC, I can have the card number and the 800 number for the card available, as long as I have access to the web and have my thumbdrive with cryptainer on it.

Also, I think you can have private colaborative folders with other users, so you can share files with others.

Additionally, I think you can drop pictures into the pictures folder, and it auto creates a gallery, and others can add to it as well.

Haven't really explored it much.

It strikes me as a net wide version of sharepoint.
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 11:11 PM
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looks pretty cool
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 11:14 PM
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Do you have any invites?

I think there is a waiting list. Strangely, I have not received a confirmation email yet for my signup. I wonder if I typed in my email address wrong?

What is Cryptainer? Is it encryption software that uses a thumbdrive for a key? What happens if you lose the thumbdrive?
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Kikaida
Do you have any invites?

I think there is a waiting list. Strangely, I have not received a confirmation email yet for my signup. I wonder if I typed in my email address wrong?

What is Cryptainer? Is it encryption software that uses a thumbdrive for a key? What happens if you lose the thumbdrive?

http://www.cypherix.co.uk/cryptainerle/index.htm
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 11:39 PM
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Thanks!

Cryptainer looks good! I like the fact that you can create a container on a thumbdrive and not have to install the software on the computer to access it.
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 11:40 PM
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I uploaded a Cryptainer volume to my gmail account, and starred the message, so if I ever need the info, I just browse to it, and voila!
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 11:51 PM
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Good idea!

I was thinking doesn't gmail have a 20mb limit on attachments? Then I thought about it... Just make a smaller container!
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 12:39 AM
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Keep us posted on your thoughts on Dropbox. I am interested in how you end up using it.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 12:54 AM
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Is this similar to live mesh?

www.mesh.com
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 01:09 AM
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Originally Posted by #1 DOUCHER
Is this similar to live mesh?

www.mesh.com

Looks similar.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 02:39 AM
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Just more online storage?
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 11:19 AM
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Anyone have any invites? I would LOVE to have this thing for work....would make things around here much more bearable.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 11:22 AM
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First five to PM me email addy get invites...


Noodz of your hot 18 year old sister get you bumped to the top of the list.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 01:07 PM
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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Anyone have any invites? I would LOVE to have this thing for work....would make things around here much more bearable.
Me Too!!
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 01:10 PM
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4 gone...

Am I one of the lucky winners?

Or is my luck just like always
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 01:17 PM
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 01:22 PM
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Looks cool. I want to try it out.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 01:23 PM
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Damn, now I definitely lost to Kris...
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 01:31 PM
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Damn, now I definitely lost to Kris...
Nah... You were here first.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 01:33 PM
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Thanks man! It's very much like live mesh but currently live mesh is PC only but soon it will be for mobile and Macs, it also allows remote access to your other computers. I'll actually use this though cause it works with mac and there's this girl I want to share files with so thanks man I'll put this to use tomorrow!
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 01:53 PM
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Thanks Stogie. Just got it up and running. Looks like its going to be helpful around the office.

It looks like I also can invite people to join.

Since Stogie was nice enough to share the love Ill do the same.

pm emails if stogie was unable to invite you.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 01:55 PM
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All out. Fstty get the last one, just PM me your email.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 01:55 PM
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^^ You guys rock... I pmed you...
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by stogie1020
All out. Fstty get the last one, just PM me your email.
Kris what did I tell ya
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 01:56 PM
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Each new person get 10 invites, so spread the love like Quinto!
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by TeknoKing
Kris what did I tell ya
Any one of the peeps here that just got an invite will be able to hook you up...
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by stogie1020
Each new person get 10 invites, so spread the love like Quinto!
Word. Everyone who wants it on AZ should be able to have it.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 02:08 PM
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Word. Everyone who wants it on AZ should be able to have it.
Well, not Miz. He never gets any.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 02:08 PM
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Thanks to quinto1025, I'm In Baby!!!

Now, first 5 to pm me, will get this the invite... The other 5 - coworker, friends, sister...

This is awesome.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 02:12 PM
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Well, not Miz. He never gets any.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 02:21 PM
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Thank you everyone for downloading my virus. I am stealing all your post counts as we speak. First the sugar, then the women then the POWER!!!



Muhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha haha... *breathes*....hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahah
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 02:23 PM
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^ Awesome, I live for hax0r...
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 02:25 PM
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 02:38 PM
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cool. so how big of a file can I upload?
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