The Best Online Storage Service - Windows SkyDrive

I think [for techies] best online storage is storage you own. :) I like Dropbox a lot but I am barely using it because home desktop that is always on and running HFS gives me whatever I need without whatever 3rd party limitations.

I totally disagree with something microsoft being the best in any category. ADrive is a far better solution offering 50GB of storage with an easier upload client that allows you to upload more than five files at a time, also allowing easier access instead of having to re-download the entire zip file again if you only want to get one photo album, for example. And apparently you missed SkyDrive’s note under the upload box saying that the “Upload size is limited to 50 MB per file.” So much for your “big zip file” idea. There is a huge list of reasons why SkyDrive completely sucks compared to other hosting sites. I would even be more prone to use a site with a smaller capacity that allows you to upload more files at once so it doesn’t take a lifetime and a half if you have a couple thousand pictures. In the end, it’s just another failed attempt by Microshit at something done better by the little guys.

Gladinet is a nice solution for Windows.
What I’m missing is a similar solution for Linux, now that would be uber great!

Your earlier post on how Some services shut down abruptly was very helpful. I shifted my files to skydrive then and few weeks later, that service was out of sight. Skydrive is absolutely great.

divshare works fine with me, and I’m in tokyo
50MB per file seems like a huge restrictions nowadays, you cannot even upload videos you did with your digital camera

I still miss the ability to delete more than one file at once! And yes, the 50 MB limit is stupid.

Problems:
1. Only works with windows
2. 50 MB limit.
Solution:
Have your own storage. I am currently with Dropbox but am setting up a network attached storage at home, which I can access any time any where without keeping my PC running.

One word - Mozy.com - Unlimited storage for $5 a month (cheap), and a free 2 GB account if you want to try it first.

unlike other Google products Somehow I did not satisfy with Google Drive. I should try this Microsoft SkyDrive.

Thanks Amith.
Dutt

@SkyDriveSucks : “Microshit”? Seriously? Are you 13?

True, ADrive does off twice as much storage, and the ability for to upload more than 5 files at once. But I like the convenience of SkyDrive (I use WLM, Hotmail, and all), and 25GB for free is not bad. It’s still relatively new, so it’s going to get better and better. Not to mention, that Live Mesh + SkyDrive might have an interesting future someday…

I use SkyDrive, and it’s great. Very easy, and simple. It’s all I need.

Ah yes, I have also been on the SkyDrive since the first beta days when the total upload space was 500MB. They made the first increase to 5GB based on my e-mail to them(I still have the email as proof) and has subsequently increased the capacity to 25GB as we all know. But after numerous times giving feedback on the god-awful uploading client, MicroSHIT (yes. I. just. did. again.) still has nothing to show for it. I no longer use a tool that has no practicality for any use at all as well as something as simple as adding a javascript uploading application. I learned Java a few years ago and it certainly isn’t hard.

And SkyDriveStillSucks

Does SKydrive offer resume downloading support? Or any file service which allows free resume download support?

Hi Navjot Singh,
To automatically resume the download, you can try using download applications like download accelerator.

Yes, I also think Skydrive is much better to other free storage services. I have been using it since it upgraded to 5 GB space.
The main thing here is reliability.
After all, Microsoft will not shut down the service, At least, for shake of its reputation,

SkyDrive is definitely not the best service. But they are improving the service to compete with the best. The Mac upload tool has got to be in the works if Microsoft’s wants to move the Windows brand from the PC to the web browser.

Skydrive is pretty cool and if you use IE7 you can use drag and drop to upload files! And also it appears that the 50mb upload restriction is actually more as I have been uploading a ton of photos per session that are like over 50mbs depending on what I have in each picture event folder. Yes its MS but it is a pretty cool app.

One question seems to be missing in all posts. Why do most tools miss the ability to assign a drive letter?

Of course, they ned users to visit their website to ensure advertsiter income. In the end nothing’s for free… ;-)

Will check out Mozy.com - although I dislike relying on unknown brands. in the end, I want to make sure my data is available in the future and is not being exposed to nosy people. Eventhough I do not believe Bill Gates has a halo behind his ears, I still feel much safer knowing the company is handling TB’s in stead of a small, unreliable one-man brand with no reputation.

One issue with skydrive:
Microsoft is doing everything it can to make streaming difficult. The link to the file is a download link not the actual address of the file. Used to be easy to look at the source code and pick up the actual address but they are on to us and it has become difficult again.
I would be happy to pay a modest fee AND be able to stream.
Anyhow if anybody has found a solution to currently stream directly from SkyDrive please post.
Would be most grateful. Cheers!

Just increase the individual filesize to 100mb and I’m set.

I upload the png and/or jpg files that are approx 2-4 megs in size and they get shrunk down by skydrive to 100-200k. I don’t know how to ensure the file size stays the same. I am looking for something else because of this. And that isn’t the thumbnail, but size of photo downloaded. lame.
I tried mediafire.com and hate it; the uploading system is terrible with error after error.

I think SkyDrive has 50 Mb upload limit, because don’t want users to upload any copyrighted files such HD music videos,movies, tv shows, this type of files basically bigger than 50 Mb, and in this case Microsoft is may be protected from copyright problems.