Save and Share Files on the Google Cloud; What about Dropbox?
This morning, a Google Blog post announced that over the next few weeks users will be able to store their files to the Google "cloud" and then be able to access them/share them from any web connected computer.
Because Google Docs now supports files up to 250 MB in size, which is larger than the attachment limit on most email applications, you’ll be able to backup large graphics files, RAW photos, ZIP archives and much more to the cloud. More importantly, instead of carrying a USB drive, you can now use Google Docs as a more convenient option for accessing your files on different computers.
1. You have 1GB of storage for files you don't convert into a Google Docs file.
2. Need more storage? No problem You'll pay $.25 per gigabyte.
3. You'll be able to search all of the material you've saved to the cloud.
4. File size max=250MB
Finally, some of you might want to take a look at a service named Dropbox.
They offer both fee and free plans. The free plan offers 2GB of storage. You'll also find no limit on file size; sync files across computers; web access to your material; file sharing; auto backup of your hard drive, iPhone app, etc.
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