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[OscarFlores]

Just tried it, the limit is 300MB not 2GB

[TeganDowling]

Not an option for me and the people I work with. Too many of our computers are still Windows XP. Little non-profits don't upgrade until they *have* to.

[harz]

Wow, 20GB for $10/year? The only downside I can see to this is filling up devices with stuff I don't really need. I always like the 5-8GB range because It forced myself to be selective and not just toss EVERY last photo and download in there. And yes, I fully realize that there is a 7GB free option. I am just saying that the $10/year upgrade is so tempting, for you know, when I "need" to upload an ISO or something.

This post has been edited by harz: 23 April 2012 - 11:37 AM

[harz]

[Removed unnecessary double post.]

This post has been edited by harz: 23 April 2012 - 11:38 AM

[tonybradley]

OscarFlores, on 23 April 2012 - 11:29 AM, said:

Just tried it, the limit is 300MB not 2GB

Microsoft's blog post clearly states: "Ability to upload large files – up to 2GB – and folders using SkyDrive for the Windows desktop or SkyDrive for OS X Lion."

Perhaps the new feature isn't yet fully rolled out to all customers, or perhaps you're not using the current / correct version of the software. Regardless of the cause of your situation, the maximum file size is 2GB.

[airmikee99]

tonybradley, on 23 April 2012 - 11:42 AM, said:

OscarFlores, on 23 April 2012 - 11:29 AM, said:

Just tried it, the limit is 300MB not 2GB

Microsoft's blog post clearly states: "Ability to upload large files – up to 2GB – and folders using SkyDrive for the Windows desktop or SkyDrive for OS X Lion."

Perhaps the new feature isn't yet fully rolled out to all customers, or perhaps you're not using the current / correct version of the software. Regardless of the cause of your situation, the maximum file size is 2GB.

"Drag-and-drop functionality is enabled for the SkyDrive clients, and its users can use the stand-alone desktop app to add files up to 2GB in size to their SkyDrive. The Web-version and apps currently limit maximum file sizes to 300MB"

Typical tech mentality, blame the user when the fault is clearly yours for not fact checking your comments first.

[rpstrong]

airmikee99, on 23 April 2012 - 11:54 AM, said:

tonybradley, on 23 April 2012 - 11:42 AM, said:

OscarFlores, on 23 April 2012 - 11:29 AM, said:

Just tried it, the limit is 300MB not 2GB

Microsoft's blog post clearly states: "Ability to upload large files – up to 2GB – and folders using SkyDrive for the Windows desktop or SkyDrive for OS X Lion."

Perhaps the new feature isn't yet fully rolled out to all customers, or perhaps you're not using the current / correct version of the software. Regardless of the cause of your situation, the maximum file size is 2GB.

"Drag-and-drop functionality is enabled for the SkyDrive clients, and its users can use the stand-alone desktop app to add files up to 2GB in size to their SkyDrive. The Web-version and apps currently limit maximum file sizes to 300MB"

Typical tech mentality, blame the user when the fault is clearly yours for not fact checking your comments first.

IOW, the Drag and Drop version allows 2GB, while the web version allows 300MB.

Just curious - but what did you think the editor was referring to when he posited: "...or perhaps you're not using the current / correct version of the software"? Use the D&D version, you're fine. Use the other, you're not. Simple enough?

[databaseben]

even though skydrive will limit its storage size to 7 gigs, its likely that many people have multiple email accounts from microsoft email services - each having a skydrive account included.

although, i have multiple email accounts via microsoft, i need and use only one skydrive account.

but i will upgrade to keep my current size - thanks to this article.

in any case, i don't think the size limitation is not truly a detriment for many people.

[nonseq]

Tried to download and install on my XP machine and got the error message "SkyDriveSetup.exe is not a valid Win32 application" Must be OE on my part and I've had little sleep so what the heck?

Thoughts?

[FrankJ1l58]

Google Docs/Drive offers extra storage at 1/2 the price of skydrive:

20 GB - $5/yr
80 GB - $20/yr
200 GB - $50/yr

The Big Boys are coming to town !

[FrankJ1l58]

I almost forgot. Dropbox was offering 50gb free accounts for life, so I signed up with 7 different emails for 350gb a year free backup storage. Note: you cant sync data like Dropbox, but you can't knock 350 gb of free storage.

[parallelogram]

FrankJ1l58, on 23 April 2012 - 12:33 PM, said:

Google Docs/Drive offers extra storage at 1/2 the price of skydrive:

20 GB - $5/yr
80 GB - $20/yr
200 GB - $50/yr

The Big Boys are coming to town !

True, but google docs doesn't sync and doesn't have a good upload client that seamlessly integrates with operating system and makes it easy to upload something like a folder with thousands of files and subfolders under it

So there is no comparison really. GDrive - sure that is a competitor when it arrives with these features available

[McBeese]

Just installed it on my Mac. My first disappointment was that the Mac app isn't in the Mac app store... you have to go find it on a Microsoft web page... which feels so yesterday.

We'll see how it goes...

[JavierRodriguez]

I was waiting for this application long time ago.

[JavierRodriguez]

I was waiting for this application long time ago.
Good Job Microsoft.

[StanO360]

The app rocks, now you can just drag folders and back up directly to it.

[UNOwenNYC]

So, in your mind, M'soft is 'shaking things up,' by offering an INFERIOR product - that MIGHT'VE been good...JUST for PC's - but, has now a DOWNGRADED storage allotment, and, is not as easy to set up, to use - (where the frak is the OSX application, so I can 'share' stuff with SkyDrive on my 'iDevices?')than DropBox, SugarSync, Box?

While I thought anyone who believed M'soft had 'better' ANYTHING was an idiot...YEARS ago, I think it's now just sad.

Yes, you go on, and use that terrific M'soft software. Trying to convince someone who's mind has been so warped is impossible - and pointless - and, just keep taking that Seroquel.

[SterlingA]

nonseq, on 23 April 2012 - 12:32 PM, said:

Tried to download and install on my XP machine and got the error message "SkyDriveSetup.exe is not a valid Win32 application" Must be OE on my part and I've had little sleep so what the heck?

Thoughts?

Probably not compatible with Windows XP.

[aart12]

A threat? Eh, not just yet IMO.
Skydrive still has lots of short comings yet. I can't selectively include or exclude folders like you can in DB. And with the file size restriction. SD is cheaper, for sure, but your also getting less, feature-wise.
When you can selectively sync and share from ANY folder (not just a SD folder), filter for file/folder type/name/size/date (not that you can in DB yet either), and tailor your bandwidth and schedule your syncs... then we might have a real threat. But not yet, by a long shot.