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i-drive

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The good: Schedules syncs between i:drive and your PC; lets you collect Web pages and save them to your storage site; 50MB storage allowance. 
The bad: Won't open online files from within desktop apps; slow to complete many tasks, such as opening folders. 
The bottom line: i-drive's synchronization skills are superb, great for when you need access to up-to-date files or want to share data with others. But if you need to access online files from inside applications, go with X:drive or netdrive instead. 


CNET Review
(7/5/00)
By Gregg Keizer 

If absolute control is your bag, you'll love i-drive. You set the schedule by which i-drive synchronizes files on your PC with those on the Web. Plus, i-drive gives you total control over which files and folders you share and with whom. But because i-drive's missing a way to access online files from within applications, it's not a good fit for all-around, everyday use. For that kind of functionality, sign up with X:drive or netdrive instead.

 
 Quick Facts
Software requirements and specs:
Platform:All versions of Windows, Linux
Disk space:Filo 988K, Sync 923K
Display:256-color VGA, 800-by-600-pixel resolution
Browser:Netscape 4.3, IE 4.1
 
Gregg Keizer is an Oregon-based CNET contributor. Got a comment for him? Tell us.


 
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