On line data storage

[intrepid27]

Anyone have any advice with on line data storage? Good or bad experience, different features, costs, etc? I do not have a lot of data, (no music and very few pics) Mostly interested in having a reliable back up for my office documents. Thanks

 

[jumbopackage]

Try Mozy. (Online Backup, Data Backup & Remote Backup Solutions from Mozy.com – Welcome)

You get 2 GB for free. After that, it's unlimited for 5 bucks/month.

I've been very satisfied with it.

It's more of a backup than it is a "shared drive online", but you can access files from a web browser as well.

 

[isucyfan]

Try Mozy. (Online Backup, Data Backup & Remote Backup Solutions from Mozy.com – Welcome)

You get 2 GB for free. After that, it's unlimited for 5 bucks/month.

I've been very satisfied with it.

It's more of a backup than it is a "shared drive online", but you can access files from a web browser as well.

I second Mozy.

It's great.

 

[jumbopackage]

I'll also add that it while it always keeps your most recent backup, it also keeps "older" backups (up to a certain amount of time), so if you did something stupid - say selected all the text in a document, hit delete and saved it by accident and let it sit for a few days - you can get more than likely get an older revision of the document.

The client software installs a explorer extension that lets you right click and restore files VERY easily, and you can also copy them off a "virtual" mozy drive.

All in all, it is a really awesome service. I have 3 computers backed up, with more than 90GB of files, and I think it's TOTALLY worth the 15 bucks a month (5 per computer). With digital photography these days, having a solid backup is very important if you want to keep your photos safe.

 

[CyInSoonerland]

I use SugarSync. It's a bit pricier, but I do like the ease with which I can sync all of my PCs. I have a laptop that is the mirror image of my office desktop. Any time I make a change or even start to create a new document, it is automatically backed up and created on my other machine. I can also access all of my files from any PC connected to the internet and it has an easy method for setting up a website for sharing photos with family.

You should also look at Dropbox, as this one has also been highly reviewed.

 

[intrepid27]

Thanks fellow CFers!!!