RSSGoogle's rumored GDrive personal cloud service gets real description
By Jacqueline Emigh | Published January 30, 2009, 10:42 AM
Google's GDrive -- a rumored forthcoming service for storing personal software files on cloud-based Google servers -- looks likely to launch soon, if a reference in a file used by GooglePack is a good indication.
GDrive's "localized product category" is "online file backup and storage," according to the newly discovered description in the file. It also offers a two-line "localized short description" for the long anticipated GGDrive service, which is seen by some as ultimately eliminating the need for storing personal data on PC hard drives.
"GDrive provides reliable storage for all of your files, including photos, music, and documents," the file from Google affirms. "GDrive allows you to access your files from anywhere, anytime, and from any device -- be it from your desktop, web browser, or cellular phone."
The file in GooglePack contains "localized information which is sent to translators."
Critics have cautioned, though, that a cloud-based service such as GDrive could provide Google with vast control over users' personal information.
Don't do it! Don't do it! If you like the government having access to whatever you upload (linked to your Gmail and google searches), then go ahead.
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|If ever I store any file there, I would encrypt it first.
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|I use iDrive and Mozy and I find iDrive to be the better overall at the moment. It's not a bad idea to use two at the same time if you want to be ultrasafe.
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|Currently I am using Skydrive (http://skydrive.live.com) for storing my files and I am happy with it :)
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|Skydrive is good, but if you want a smarter more automated back up go with Live Mesh. Both are great services though.
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|So much for "Mozy" Backup Service which is advertised all over hulu
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