Sync and share files with OpenDrive
BOXSTr has launched a new application, OpenDrive, which simplifies syncing files on your computer with your BOXSTr storage account. The application creates a remote drive on your computer and uploading files is as simple as a copy and paste job.
OpenDrive differs from other file syncing and storage sites in one significant way. Any changes made to files in your computer's remote drive are saved in real time to your online account, making the syncing process as simple as possible. On a slower internet connection, however, this method does have its drawbacks.
OpenDrive also comes in handy when sharing large files - allowing you to link to them directly from your desktop. Right clicking on any file in your remote drive will provide you with a link to share with friends and family. You also have the option of copying files to a public folder that can be viewed by anyone. If you place music in your OpenDrive folders, you can stream, embed and share songs directly from your BOXSTr account.
While in public beta, users are given 1GB free storage. The application runs on Windows XP and Vista, with a Mac version and direct mobile uploads in the works.
Via Mashable
OpenDrive differs from other file syncing and storage sites in one significant way. Any changes made to files in your computer's remote drive are saved in real time to your online account, making the syncing process as simple as possible. On a slower internet connection, however, this method does have its drawbacks.
OpenDrive also comes in handy when sharing large files - allowing you to link to them directly from your desktop. Right clicking on any file in your remote drive will provide you with a link to share with friends and family. You also have the option of copying files to a public folder that can be viewed by anyone. If you place music in your OpenDrive folders, you can stream, embed and share songs directly from your BOXSTr account.
While in public beta, users are given 1GB free storage. The application runs on Windows XP and Vista, with a Mac version and direct mobile uploads in the works.
Via Mashable













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Subscribe to commentsmalJul 16th 2008 7:21PM
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and a really ugly logo ;)
SensaiJul 16th 2008 7:29PM
So...it's DropBox?
PeterJul 16th 2008 8:30PM
Looks that way, but this has less storage and fewer OS choices.
DANJul 16th 2008 8:33PM
Users beware:
There is NO secure connection between the desktop client and their servers, so everything you transmit (passwords, documents, pictures, etc.) are visible in plain text to anyone with a sniffer...
That means if you use this at work or on a wifi hotspot, be prepared to be exposed!
I'll stick to SugarSync... thanks.
Zero3KJul 16th 2008 9:32PM
Actually, this blog post is about OpenDrive (which does use SSL for encrypting transfers) not the BOXSTr desktop client.
DANJul 16th 2008 9:47PM
http://www.opendrive.com/download.html
That is the software they are talking about and that's what I was using... no SSL transfer.
It is the same software that is on the OpenDrive video and the same software that is needed to use OpenDrive the way it was intended to be used.
Either way, the users data security is being compromised.
Jash SayaniJul 17th 2008 8:40AM
This is great !!!
I just spent 100$ for MobileMe's iDisk. But anyways, its worth for the PUSH services.....