Dropbox - Secure backup, sync and sharing made easy.


今天來介紹一個不錯的網路硬碟服務吧，Dropbox不過嚴格說起來他提供的服務不只是網路硬碟，比較類似現在大家所在用的email，真正的內容其實都是被放在網路上的Server，而使用者可以用一個Client去把上面的信件抓下來閱讀，說他是現在大家正夯的雲端也是可以啦．

如果還是對他們服務不了解的人，可以去他們官網看看宣傳影片．
接下來來看看Dropbox提供哪些服務吧
(以下取自官網)

資料檔案同步(File Sync)

Dropbox allows you to sync your files online and across your computers automatically.

  • 2GB of online storage for free, with up to 100GB available to paying customers.
  • Sync files of any size or type.
  • Sync Windows, Mac and Linux computers.
  • Automatically syncs when new files or changes are detected.
  • Work on files in your Dropbox even if you're offline. Your changes sync once your computer has an Internet connection again.
  • Dropbox transfers will correctly resume where they left off if the connection drops.
  • Efficient sync - only the pieces of a file that changed (not the whole file) are synced. This saves you time.
  • Doesn't hog your Internet connection. You can manually set bandwidth limits.

跟一般的網路硬碟服務很像，提供你以個存取空間讓各個Client可以上傳下載更動上面的資料，比較有趣的是它支援續傳和同步時僅同步檔案不同之處，不會同步整個檔案，可以省下許多頻寬。

檔案分享　File Sharing

Sharing files is simple and can be done with only a few clicks.

  • Shared folders allow several people to collaborate on a set of files.
  • You can see other people's changes instantly.
  • A "Public" folder that lets you link directly to files in your Dropbox.
  • Control who is able to access shared folders (including ability to kick people out and remove the shared files from their computers).
  • Automatically create shareable online photo galleries from folders of photos in your Dropbox.

可以和好友分享資料夾，和做權限的控管

線上備份　Online Backup

Dropbox backs up your files online without you having to think about it.

  • Automatic backup of your files.
  • Undelete files and folders.
  • Restore previous versions of your files.
  • 30 days of undo history, with unlimited undo available as a paid option.

愛亂殺檔案的人有福了，提供30天備份，付費的更好，永久備份

網頁存取　Web Access

A copy of your files are stored on Dropbox's secure servers. This lets you access them from any computer or mobile device.

  • Manipulate files as you would on your desktop - add, edit, delete, rename etc.
  • Search your entire Dropbox for files.
  • A "Recent Events" feed that shows you a summary of activity in your Dropbox.
  • Create shared folders and invite people to them.
  • Recover previous versions of any file or undelete deleted files.
  • View photo galleries created automatically from photos in your Dropbox.

跟一般網路硬碟很像，提供網頁版新增修改資料，還可以設定資料夾邀請好有共用

安全＆隱私　Security & Privacy

Dropbox takes the security and privacy of your files very seriously.

  • Shared folders are viewable only by people you invite.
  • All transmission of file data and metadata occurs over an encrypted channel (SSL).
  • All files stored on Dropbox servers are encrypted (AES-256) and are inaccessible without your account password.
  • Dropbox website and client software have been hardened against attacks from hackers.
  • Dropbox employees are not able to view any user's files.
  • Online access to your files requires your username and password.
  • Public files are only viewable by people who have a link to the file(s). Public folders are not browsable or searchable.

公開資訊是隨機網址，也沒辦法被搜尋引擎搜尋到

手持裝置　Mobile Device Access

The free Dropbox iPhone app lets you:

  • Access your Dropbox on the go.
  • View your files on your iPhone or iPod Touch.
  • Download files for offline viewing.
  • Take photos and videos and sync them to your Dropbox.
  • Share links to files in your Dropbox.
  • View interactive photo galleries.
  • Sync downloaded files so they're up-to-date.

    哈~重頭戲，可以支援隨身裝置的存取，目前iPhone上已經有app可以用了，真的很方便，相信很快就會支援到各個智慧型手機的平台上。

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    最後來分享一下我怎麼利用這個空間吧，常常因為需要在學校打些資料，而要回家同步給家裡電腦，在有網路的環境下這空間是個取代USB的好方案，只需要在別的地方把文件上傳了，回到家在把他同步下來即可，而在通車無聊的時候還可以用手機來觀看Dropbox上的檔案，複習一下內容。

    懶著用iTunes的時候可以用這分享檔案．音樂和圖片。

    方便的做異地備份，可以將重要的資料備份上去，這樣電腦有意外的時候可以減少很多損失．

    可以省去用FTP等方式共享檔案，FTP往往還需要一台FTP Server，而用這空間可以方便的和其他人共享檔案與資料夾。

    端看各位怎麼使用摟，好東西推薦給大家。