posted on August 6, 2006 09:47:24 AM
I suppose everyone has heard about the free AOL email available now? And in September if you have an AOL email address you can get 5gb storage space for free. (average 2000 photos - are you listening VD?)
Leads Industry in Announcing Disruptive Free Storage Offering
Powered by Award-Winning Xdrive Service, 5 GB Free Storage Will
Allow Users to Back up and Protect Important Files Like Photos, Documents, Music, Videos
Features Include Automatic Backups, Access from Any Web-Connected
PC or PDA, Permission-Based File/Folder Sharing, Auto-Uploads of E-mail Attachments
AOL today 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(R) 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 files via the Web at www.xdrive.com or through special Xdrive software.
posted on August 6, 2006 06:56:23 PM
tom - I've asked. we'll see what they say.
I just thought this might impact a lot of Ebay sellers since I've read many complaints over here about AOL email addresses from winning bidders on Ebay and the email not going through. It looks to me like more AOL email addresses will be available and be used.
In our local paper it said that if you formally had an AOL email address you can still use it by logging in with your old password.
I think a lot of people started out with AOL but I know I don't want my old AOL email address back!
posted on August 6, 2006 07:48:48 PM
"Permission-based file and folder sharing"
This is what you put above and it says it all. Sort of. A lot of these sites do NOT let you use your space for online auctions in the fact that you usually have to share a folder or something out to specific email addresses but sometimes you can get around that but if you read their TOS you will probably find that they don't let you share through ebay or any other auction sites . I have an aim user name and have for several years and I have a website and it said not for use of 3rd party viewing or something like that. Ever now and then I put up a web page to associate with an auction and know that it won't be pegged a lot so I get away with it for 7 days then delete the url with images etc. The once in a blue moon that I do do this I just hope that the site does not get wise before the auction is over. They would if it was viewed a lot and I mean a way lot but my auctions that I do this with usually don't get more than couple hundred looksees in a week if that and I don't do it but about once or twice in every 2 year period. I did one last month and it was first one in about 3 years at that website.
I think it is for personal storage only not for use of viewing from other sites.
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posted on August 7, 2006 03:06:34 AM
I do know of another seller who uses their storage space and has used it for the last couple of years. She only had problems once and was able to rectify it quickly. I subscribe to AOL and have since '99 without any problems, but have been a bit leary of using their space.
posted on August 7, 2006 03:18:21 AM
I've had AOL exclusively for 10 years and love it. My only complaint is price, but now at 25.99 for high speed it is very competitive. I have web sites and long term listings on ebay with AOL storage ("my space" as they call it) and never lost the scan images on the net. Its easy to bash AOL but I continue to be satisfied. No issue with emails etc as rumors suggest. Chuck
posted on August 7, 2006 06:14:52 AM
Twig,
are you asking if AOL sends its own members emails to spam or they filter incoming emails ??
AOL allows its members to set up spam filter-light,medium or well done,each morning I check my spam folder and find junk mails,so the filter works.
posted on August 7, 2006 06:44:54 AM
I love AOL , been with them for at least a decade . No problems at all!
If something lands in the spam folder I just "fetch" it out
Of course I do not use the browser I use Foxfire or Opera.
My internet provider is BellSouth , AOL Broadband is an add-on
Methinks, those Earthlink blocks that require you do jump a loop to contact a customer is more aggravating .
I always personally thank and send shipping information -to all my customers-PERSONALLY `not a thingy template from eBay, Vendio , FROM ME
Of course if I get that Earthlink message , I just move on . I do not go through screening or a pat-down to communicate with anyone! (blonde syndrome)
posted on August 7, 2006 08:14:12 AM
I pay Time Warner/AOL 55 dollars a month for cable access,I am looking for a cheaper alternative(I want to keep my AOL and my cable though).
Where I live(outside Houston),our cable provider is Time Warner.
posted on August 7, 2006 11:25:32 AM
I also have trouble getting through on AOL. I had it about 7 0r 8 yrs ago, but went to DSL on Verizon & would never change. If I read the item in Time Magazine correctly, there is no customer service with the free email
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