Windows Live FolderShare
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| Developed by | Microsoft |
| OS | Microsoft Windows; Mac OS X |
| Genre | File sharing, remote access |
| License | Freeware |
| Website | http://www.foldershare.com |
Windows Live FolderShare is a free-to-use application by Microsoft that is designed to allow files and folders between two or more computers be in sync with each other on Windows (XP and later) and Mac OS X based computers, similar to Sharing folders on Windows Live Messenger.
Windows Live FolderShare is currently in beta stage.
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[edit] History
Microsoft bought FolderShare from ByteTaxi Inc. on November 3, 2005, and made it a part of their Windows Live range of services.[1]
On March 10th 2008, Microsoft released its first user visible update to Windows Live FolderShare. This comprised of a rewrite of the FolderShare website and an updated FolderShare client. Support for discussion groups and Remote Desktop Search was removed, but may be brought back in a future releases. The new client has some user interface and branding updates and contains several bug fixes including official support for Windows Vista.
[edit] Future
Windows Live FolderShare is currently undergoing extensive platform upgrades, switching from the original LAMP when it was originally built on and acquired, to the Windows Server platform. New UI improvements were also announced in the next release, integrating FolderShare with other Windows Live services.
[edit] Limitations
As of version 2.6.6, FolderShare on Mac does not work with case-sensitive volumes. A maximum of ten folders (or "libraries") may by synced, including libraries shared over the internet. Each library can contain a maximum of 10,000 files. As of April 2008, FolderShare no longer works with Windows 2000.
[edit] See also
- Windows Live
- Windows Live SkyDrive
- Windows Live Messenger Sharing Folders
- File synchronization - alternative solutions
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