[CrumbleShake]

Google Docs has always doubled as adequate online file storage, but it looks like Google might be creating a full-featured cloud storage service, with a Dropbox-like desktop client to match. A reader over at GeekWire discovered that the service, called Google Drive had been enabled for his account, providing a Docs-like view of all your cloud files and a link to "Install Google Drive". That's all we know right now, between that reader's discovery and a mess of rumors on the subject, but as always, we'll keep you updated as we learn more.

Source: http://lifehacker.com/5885818/google...torage-service

Google are taking over every aspect of my digital life.

EDIT:
Those rating late, sure there's been rumours floating around for a while but this article is about them confirming it. I should have made that more obvious in the title.

[smurfy]

This has been a rumour for like 2 years

Hopefully it's actually coming out

[CrumbleShake]

Another source with more info: http://androidcommunity.com/possible...eaked-20120216

It would be nice if this was combined with docs.

[CowThing]

I use Dropbox a lot, and I already think it's pretty much perfect. So Google better add some nice stuff if they want it to compete with Dropbox.

[DeanWinchester]

CowThing posted:

I use Dropbox a lot, and I already think it's pretty much perfect. So Google better add some nice stuff if they want it to compete with Dropbox.

More space would be nice.

[SGTNAPALM]

the fact that it's google and it's all together already makes it more attractive than dropbox imo but at the same time i'm afraid of giving google too much power

[HumanAbyss]

CowThing posted:

I use Dropbox a lot, and I already think it's pretty much perfect. So Google better add some nice stuff if they want it to compete with Dropbox.

I love dropbox for allowing me to have a mobile version of it and use my phone for all sorts of on the go digital storage.

But google lets me do that with docs too so once they've made their equal as connected and as stable, well then I can't say it's good news for dropbox.

Edited:

SGTNAPALM posted:

the fact that it's google and it's all together already makes it more attractive than dropbox imo but at the same time i'm afraid of giving google too much power

They already have so much.

[Van-man]

DeanWinchester posted:

More space would be nice.

Would be neat if you'd get the same amount of space as you have on your Gmail account.

[mac338]

CowThing posted:

I use Dropbox a lot, and I already think it's pretty much perfect. So Google better add some nice stuff if they want it to compete with Dropbox.

I like everything about Dropbox except the upload speed.
(And the download speed a bit)
I have 100 Mbps fiberoptic upload speed and still any large file takes 63 years to upload to Dropbox.
Other then that it's pretty much perfect.

[SGTNAPALM]

HumanAbyss posted:

I love dropbox for allowing me to have a mobile version of it and use my phone for all sorts of on the go digital storage.

But google lets me do that with docs too so once they've made their equal as connected and as stable, well then I can't say it's good news for dropbox..

i dont like what they did with the dropbox app on android i mean wtf why cant i download to my sd card seriously

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mac338 posted:

I like everything about Dropbox except the upload speed.
(And the download speed a bit)
I have 100 Mbps fiberoptic upload speed and still any large file takes 63 years to upload to Dropbox.
Other then that it's pretty much perfect.

whenever i upload a file to dropbox i only get a max of 200 kbps up and for some reason when i upload a big file it ties up my entire network even if it's hard plugged in to my cable modem

[mac338]

DeanWinchester posted:

More space would be nice.

I think it's only fair they get paid for their services.
Obviously more free space would be nice but they do need some dosh to keep the servers going.

[SGTNAPALM]

mac338 posted:

I think it's only fair they get paid for their services.
Obviously more free space would be nice but they do need some dosh to keep the servers going.

google gets dosh believe me

[mac338]

SGTNAPALM posted:

google gets dosh believe me

I was talking about Dropbox actually.
If Google gets fast servers and 5gb free space then sign me up.
Or I'm already signed up because I have a Google account.

[SGTNAPALM]

mac338 posted:

I was talking about Dropbox actually.

oh
actually i think that dropbox is doing very well especially with their business offerings though im not sure correct me if im wrong

[mac338]

SGTNAPALM posted:

oh
actually i think that dropbox is doing very well especially with their business offerings though im not sure correct me if im wrong

I'm sure they do, but I still think 2gb free is a fair deal. It's not like they are evil or anything like most corporations seem to be now-a-days.

[SGTNAPALM]

also im just nitpicky im sorry
google is a singular, in the same way the word "classroom" or "team" is singular even if they consist of many members and parts

the classroom IS working on their work
the team IS trying to win the game
google IS making a dropbox style cloud file-sharing service.

[Steven :D]

I like google and I don't mind this.

[mac338]

SGTNAPALM posted:

also im just nitpicky im sorry
google is a singular, in the same way the word "classroom" or "team" is singular even if they consist of many members and parts

the classroom IS working on their work
the team IS trying to win the game
google IS making a dropbox style cloud file-sharing service.

It's ironic because 'Google' derives from 'Googol' which is anything but singular.

[***zer0***]

I don't see a reason to switch away from dropbox, unless they invent something new

[SGTNAPALM]

mac338 posted:

I'm sure they do, but I still think 2gb free is a fair deal. It's not like they are evil or anything like most corporations seem to be now-a-days.

if you have an .edu or similar email address...
https://www.dropbox.com/edu

and if you participate in the beta...
http://forums.dropbox.com/topic.php?id=52900

aka

[smurfy]

SGTNAPALM posted:

if you have an .edu or similar email address...
https://www.dropbox.com/edu

and if you participate in the beta...
http://forums.dropbox.com/topic.php?id=52900

aka

Got 7.5 gigs from the beta, took ages to upload the photos but worth it

[SGTNAPALM]

wait what how did you get 7.5 gb i thought you can only get a max of 5 gb from the beta

or did you get 5 gb for a grand total of 7.5?

[garychencool]

What's nice is that the amount of space will increase overtime

[acidcj]

I call bullshit on that screenshot

1. File types are all Google Docs supported filetypes
2. The interface is more or less identical to Google Docs

2 minutes in Chrome + 1 minute in MS Paint:

[Daniel Smith]

FBI takes down Google

[smurfy]

SGTNAPALM posted:

wait what how did you get 7.5 gb i thought you can only get a max of 5 gb from the beta

or did you get 5 gb for a grand total of 7.5?

I had 500 megs from invites and got 5 gigs from the beta

Edited:

acidcj posted:

I call bullshit on that screenshot

1. File types are all Google Docs supported filetypes
2. The interface is more or less identical to Google Docs

2 minutes in Chrome + 1 minute in MS Paint:

There have been screens like this before

[faze]

Can't wait for this to go public.

[Altin]

EVERYONE is making a Dropbox-like cloud file sharing service

[Number-41]

Goddamnit our uni email only accepts internal emails, and it's always in the <surname.name>@student.ua.ac.be format...

[Trumple]

Altin posted:

EVERYONE is making a Dropbox-like cloud file sharing service

The more competition the better!
Unless Apple patents it or something stupid

[Sickle]

The American government is going to have a field day with Google.

[Van-man]

Sickle posted:

The American government is going to have a field day with Google.

Didn't Google once threaten to move their headquarters outside the US?

[Killuah]

I wish Google would run provider service. There has to be a Google product yet that I am dissapointed with.

[FullStreak12]

SGTNAPALM posted:

i dont like what they did with the dropbox app on android i mean wtf why cant i download to my sd card seriously

Edited:



whenever i upload a file to dropbox i only get a max of 200 kbps up and for some reason when i upload a big file it ties up my entire network even if it's hard plugged in to my cable modem

What are you talking about? Hold, click export, then choose where to save it.

[Altin]

Killuah posted:

I wish Google would run provider service. There has to be a Google product yet that I am dissapointed with.

wave

[Bassplaya7]

I already really like Google Music... up to 20,000 songs for free? Amazing! And since it's by song and not file size, quality isn't an issue!

[Jsm]

Altin posted:

wave

Wave wasn't disappointing, it was just useless.

[Mister Royzo]

Jsm posted:

Wave wasn't disappointing, it was just useless.

Google+? Maybe it wasn't as disappointing as a post-apocalyptic social networking simulation

[AceOfDivine]

Please be true and please come out soon.
I wonder how will the security be handled. But knowing google it will probably read your txt and doc files to pass ads tailored to your essay. "Visit a WW2 themed bar near you"

[garychencool]

I have 50gb from that nice hack from xda.

Edited:

For dropbox.