Small Business Tech

So you have just finished a PowerPoint presentation for a colleague on the other side of the world. He needs it now, and he could use the new product video demonstration. Overnight shipping is out of the question and the files are too large for email. This is where Drop.io comes to the rescue. Drop.io is an easy to use web site for sharing files.

• Go to the site in your browser
• Create a web site extension or take the drop.io recommendation
• Choose your files to upload
• Make decisions regarding access rights
• Send your custom web site address and password to your users
  

You can choose to have the site only available via password. As an administrator you can choose a separate password and if other users will be able to download only or also upload files. Understand that this interface is not intended for sensitive data. This would not be a place to store critical financial or other proprietary data.

Drop.io initially gives users 100 megabytes of storage space. You can purchase more space in 1 gigabyte blocks for one year at a time for just $10.00. The purchase process is quick and easy with a credit card.

Just like Bucket Explorer and Jungledisk, Drop.io is utilizing the flexible and powerful storage capabilities of Amazon S3. This large company connection will ensure your file availability.

There are various methods for users to track new file additions and changes to the site. The methods include Twitter, RSS, and email alerts. You can also create a gadget to install on your web site for users to upload files.

Labels: Amazon, Bucket Explorer, Cloud Computing, drop.io, Jungle Disk