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| AOL to Provide 5 GB of Online Storage for Free to All Web Users AOL has announced that, starting in early September, it would make 5 GB of online storage available for free to all Web users. The storage offering, powered by AOL's award-winning Xdrive service, will allow users to back up important files like photos, documents, music, videos, and more. Users will be able to access their files from any PC or mobile device with a Web connection, share them with others by granting file/folder permission, move them via easy drag-and-drop tools, automatically back up important files or folders, and auto-upload any e-mail attachments they receive via major providers. There will be no charges for user to upload or download. Features of AOL's 5 GB free storage offer include: - 5 Gigabytes (GB) secure online storage at no cost - No charges for uploads or downloads - Ability to store any type of file, including photos, music, video, and documents - Drag and drop interface between online storage and hard drive - Access to files through any Web-connected PC or mobile device - Permission-based file and folder sharing - Online collaboration via shared files - Scheduled automatic backups - Automatic upload of e-mail attachments from providers including AOL Mail, AIM Mail, or any non-AOL POP3 or IMAP-compatible mail providers - Full-resolution photo storage - Easy access to AOL Pictures for professional prints and photo gifts The new free 5 GB storage offering will be available to any users with an AOL or AIM screenname starting in early September. All files stored on the Xdrive service are protected in secure, state-of-the-art data facilities. Users can access their filesvia the Webor through special Xdrive software. Users who need more storage can upgrade to a premium service with 50GB of storage - enough space to store tens of thousands of files or to back up a typical hard drive in its entirety. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Computing News :: home page |