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DESCRIPTION
Dropbox is an application that creates a special Finder folder that automatically syncs online and between your computers. It allows you to both backup files and keep them up-to-date between systems.

The Dropbox application is available for Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux. A video on the site explains more.

WHAT'S NEW
Version 0.6.570:
  • Added better handling in event of an upload server failure
  • Fixed small bug in OS X auto update code
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.4 or later.

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Developer:Evenflow Inc.
Downloads:48,715
  - Version d/l:4,350
Utilities:File Management
License:Free
Date:11 Oct 2009
Platform:PPC/Intel
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Nov 6 2009

BORLOX  It looks like some people don't understand the privacy implications of this and other cloud-data services.

When you use Dropbox, you're handing your personal data over to the developer. What happens to it after that is not under your control. You may or may not care about this lack of privacy, but don't be misled into thinking it doesn't exist.

The documentation cited below says that data is encrypted in transmission (using SSL) and in storage on the servers. "Online access to your files requires your username and password." But the Dropbox admins *know* your username and password. They may have a policy of not allowing their employees to access customer data, but it's just a policy; you're relying on them to enforce it. In some circumstances, such as under subpoena or after a sale or liquidation of the company, the policy may be unenforceable. In no way is it the same as if the client application were to encrypt the data locally before uploading, using a key known only to you. Then they *could not* read your data even if they wanted to.  
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Nov 20 2009

MAC007  That's why it's good there are developers who make encryption tools like PGP. It's a brave new world and those who aren't prepared will be hurt and those who are stand the best chance of avoiding harm. Either way it's coming and there's no stopping it.  
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Oct 13 2009

FRODO_LIFE  biggest draw back is that you can not schedule when it backs up to take advantage of you off peak time.

This really needs to be implemented, otherwise great product  
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Oct 12 2009
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MACMEND.COM  I think its only problem is the lack of easy built in encryption, so when I send my data to the dropbox server who can read it?

Other than that it works seamlessley, smoothly and I have never had a problem with it. These days that is saying something.  
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Oct 13 2009

ROY VAN DER WONING  Did you check the DropBox documentation before you posted this?

https://www.getdropbox.com/help/27  
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Oct 16 2009

MACMEND.COM  fair enough I take it all back, my worries are alleviated...well enough anyhow, but the web has plenty of stories on the cypher crisis over AES.

However as Roberto Assagiolli , the founder of psychosynthesis, said:

"Security is an illusion"  
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Oct 11 2009
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RASPUTINSREVENGE  I was backing up with Mozy before, but had too many problems. Now I'm backing up nearly my entire User Folder (including the Library folder) with Symlinks (look for "Dropbox and Symlinks" on Google) and it works without the slightest problem!

This software beats them all! Thanks!  
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Oct 11 2009
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CULLENSTEV  Hard to imagine using a computer without it.  
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Oct 11 2009

FOLLEREC  Carbonite? Weren't they the ones that lost a bunch of user's data, then were trying to push the blame onto their service providers instead of fessing up that they should have been creating backups?

Just search for "carbonite data loss" on google.  
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Oct 11 2009

FOLLEREC  Whoops, sorry, that was supposed to be a reply to someone below.  
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Oct 6 2009
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SHAVED_APE  Does what it should as easy and simple as possible. Great program that also comes as a free iPhone app!  
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Oct 1 2009
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JEFFISHERETOO  I've been using DropBox for about three months now. I have two Mac OS machines and an office Windows machine. It's worked very very well for me keeping my current work folder synchronized. Now with the iPhone version I have access to my primary files anywhere and everywhere. Sure there may be some concerns with the fact the stuff is stored somewhere else but the reality is so are all those emails you sent yourself all these years. I suggest you so as I did and create an encrypted sparse disk image (I use 50MB) and place your confidential stuff in there. Sure it takes longer to copy the entire image rather than the individual files but other than work stuff if someone wants my latest car show photos have at um! :-)  
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Oct 1 2009

SLARKIN  Has anyone used Carbonite? I don't see it listed anywhere on MacUpdate.  
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Oct 1 2009

SJK  This relatively recent comparison article mentions Carbonite:

Online backup services

www.macworld.com/article/142606/2009/09/online_backup.html

Read the comments for why Dropbox wasn't included.  
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Oct 1 2009

PERLMONKEY  I am not a fan of solutions that store my data anywhere outside my control, which is what Dropbox seems to do. There is an alternative called TeamDrive that can use any WebDAV space, does encrypting on a client level, offers clients for OS X, Win and Linux and - best of all - is free. Maybe if Dropbox doesn't suit you this is something you want to take a look at.  
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Oct 1 2009

SJK  Really what's "best of all" about TeamDrive is that it's free? Surely other criteria can be considered more important than price when evaluating this type of product/service.  
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Oct 1 2009

PERLMONKEY  SJK: Let's face it, most people on Macupdate look for free stuff. So yes, the best feature for people trying out something is the fact, that you get full functionality for free.

Once you test TeamDrive you will most likely end up claiming security, versioning or WebDAV is the best feature.

I assume Dropbox woulnd't be where it is now if it wasn't free.  
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Oct 1 2009

SJK  .

> most people on Macupdate look for free stuff

Perhaps. It's just that claiming "best of all it's free" may encourage people to think they're *entitled* to free stuff and get whiny if it's not, which I'll guess isn't your intention. :)

Anyhoo, thanks for mentioning TeamDrive.  
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