Question:  Getting Dropbox for free (2 GB version) seems too good to be tru=
e
- is it?
Are there any known issues re privacy, security, affect on systems etc.?


I've just started using Dropbox file storage and synchronisation software -
recommended by others here in the past.
In its most powerfuil mode, a standard windows folder with subfolders is
essentially bidirectionally cloned on two or more participating
internet-connected PCs.

         www.dropbox.com

Looks like it will be extremely useful.
First quick tests with 4 PCs and several accounts shows that syncing PC
desktop copies works well and that use with or without the Dropbox software
installed works well.

Without software installed you don't get the desktop image but can still
access all the files from a browser (similar but  quite equivalent to a tru=
e
windows window). This version will be of especial value when using from
non-owned PC away from base (eg internet cafes etc).

With the software installed on a local PC files "just appear" in the local
dropbox folder and the system appears  almost seamless - multiple internet
connected folders are synchronised with no visible "strings" whatsoever.

Question:  Getting this for free (2 GB version) seems too good to be true -
is it?
Are there any known issues re privacy, security, affect on systems etc.?



      Russell McMahon
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