Shoutbox

I just got gmail drive and i was wondering can this be used as a p2p file sharing kinda thing? like if i install gmail drive on 2 computers then log into an account on computer one, store a file in it, and then log into the same acc on the other computer will i be able to see that file?

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Originally posted by rm rulz
I just got gmail drive and i was wondering can this be used as a p2p file sharing kinda thing? like if i install gmail drive on 2 computers then log into an account on computer one, store a file in it, and then log into the same acc on the other computer will i be able to see that file?

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I would expect so.  All it does is take your email and password to use your account as a drive and if you login with the same info then you should have no problems.

ye thats what i thought too, thers only one downside, the speed is horrific...

It's probably better than the MSN file transfer alternative

Remote desktop connection's speed is decent

but doesn't remote desktop require both computers to be on at the same time? i dont think gmail drive does i think u just log in anywhere from any computer and you can retrieve the files

You could always burn some DVDs or use a USB as well....

lol im aware of that, i wanted something that i could access anywhere without having to carry anything lol. gmail drive is only 147kb to download so im sure everyone can download it without a problem if need be

Yeah you can do it, however eventually the account would likely get banned by G-Mail.

Use something like bzip2 and mega-upload, or something. Faster transfer rates.

thats why i created an account on gmail that i dont use so i can just use it for gmail drive seeming as you can just sign up for an account without an invitation