Dropbox Hits Version 1.0
PrintDropbox has announced today that their desktop sync software has reached version 1.0. In addition to all the bug fixes, this new version brings new features to the table. First and foremost, users will notice that file syncs happen much faster now. The entire client-side sync engine has been redesigned to be faster and lighter weight. Memory usage should only be 50% of what it was with older versions. Dropbox has also redesigned the UI of their program on all platforms to be more intuitive.
When you checkout the sync settings, you may also notice a new option called Selective Sync. With this feature, you can control which Dropbox folders are synced to that specific device. There is also better resource fork syncing for Mac users.
Dropbox accounts are free, and come with 2GB of free storage. If you are a current user, and haven't updated your Dropbox software in a while, head over to the site and get the new version. We’re a little sorry to say ours was very out of date.
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pastorbob
December 19, 2010 at 2:53pm
I'm sorry guys but I just don't get the appeal of cloud storage. I have a flash drive that holds 4 times as much as the free account for dropbox. I use synctoy to keep it synced with my home destop, laptop and office computers. It takes me a less than a minute to sync it at each machine. I have it backed up to a second flash drive that is stored in a different location. All of that and I don't have to pay a monthly fee. And I don't have to worry about security nearly as much.
So again, What is the big deal about cloud storage?
Oh and I agree whole heartedly - CAN THE SPAM! IT'S A PAIN IN THE NECK!!
livebriand
December 17, 2010 at 9:12pm
I didn't realize it's been that long before version 1.0. I've used it for months and didn't see any problems. I've just upgraded to the latest version. Also, can we PLEASE get rid of the comment spam? All 3 of the comments here (before this one) are spam. That happens on EVERY SINGLE ARTICLE that I've seen here. If you need someone to moderate the comments and get rid of this, I'll do it.
ceator3571
December 18, 2010 at 10:40am
Yes plesae get rid of the spam!
Drop box is great. I like he select sync!
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