How Do You Share Files Between Computers: Mac, Linux and OS X?
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Sharing files between two computers is a fairly simple task. But what happens when you need to share files with many computers, that may not all be the same operating system. Or what if the computers are all in different locations? You can do this with ease using Dropbox.
Dropbox is the easiest way to share and store your files online.
- Works Like You Do. No complicated interfaces to learn. Dropbox runs in the background on your desktop.
- Easy Sharing. Sharing files with your friends and family is just two clicks away.
- Worry-Free Syncing. Sync your files automatically to your computers and the web.
- Photos. View your photos in a gallery and share them easily with anyone.
- It’s Everywhere You Are. Sign in and access your files from any browser or mobile device.
It is so easy and seamless to share files in a familiar interface. At least for me, I have a little icon in my menu bar that tells me how much of my available space I’ve used. Stuart Maxwell helped us out with Gnomedex. He used his Dropbox account to connect to mine, and suddenly copies of all his Gnomedex files were on my computer, as well. Man that was sweet, and so fast.
This is certainly the way I’m going to be sharing files from now on when I need to. $9.99 a month for 50GB is worth it. Keep in mind that 2GB a month is free! You don’t have to worry anymore about carrying around a USB drive. You don’t have to worry about trying to zip a file and upload or email it. This takes all the guesswork and difficulty out of sharing files.
It looks clean, and it’s seamless. I don’t like applications that take me out of my environment. This program just works for me.
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7 Comments
Screwdini
October 9th, 2008
at 11:44pm
I use dropbox everyday. Love it .. I have a Mac & PC. Its so easy to share files. Only problem is the 2gb limit. I think they should bump this up to 5gb.
Chris Wood
October 10th, 2008
at 12:07am
This is such a great piece of software. Thank you for sharing this! My life got a whole lot easier sending/syncing files. Thanks.
Loyd
October 10th, 2008
at 7:36am
I’ve been using Dropbix for a while now and it is seriously the best app on the web. I use the gallery as an online Moleskine to keep track of design ideas and the public files are great for working on and testing code. Great pick, Chris.
bigd4316
October 10th, 2008
at 9:55am
Sugarsync (sugarsync.com) offers a similar service that is compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux and can be accessed directly on the web and from various phones.
The best thing about Sugarsync is the price! I would love to see a side by side comparison of these two services as I am currently considering something like tis.
Sugarsync offers a free 45 day trial with 10 gigs of space, after the trial it is 2.49 a month for 10 gigs or 4.99 a month for 50 gigs.
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josh
October 11th, 2008
at 7:59am
or don’t be a cheapass screwdini and buy the 9.95/month subscription and support the website you bum.
smick
October 11th, 2008
at 6:05pm
You all should check out Synkron. I discovered it recently.
http://synkron.sourceforge.net/screenshots.shtml
Does something similar, though might be more flexible in some ways, less in others as compared to dropbox.