Got a file you want to share with me? Toss it in the new drew3ooo drop box. I’ve been checking out drop.io, which is probably the best file-sharing tool I’ve seen around, both in simplicity of use and extended tools, and not just because it’s default red-and-black color scheme matches my website. It’s one of the best tools for potential use by business or activists that I’ve seen online in a while.
You can make it as private or as public as you like. Sure, it’s not google file sharing for size (the free version maxes out at 100mb) but as far as tools and interface goes, it’s a quick, easy thing to get stuff distributed to people with a minimum of log-ins and click-throughs.
Mostly, though, I’m well impressed by all the additional toys they have going on. You can record my drop box details in your computers address book with this vcf file. Email a file via drew3000@drop.io, or get a pdf of my drop.io business card. You can also scan and fax a document in. That componenet went down for a little bit but seems to be on the mend. Meanwhile, want to send me a voice message? If you’re in Manhattan, it’s a free call: 646-495-9204 x 71528. Also toll-free to New Yorkers (I’m supposing that’s where this service must be located) is the conference calling number: 218-486-3891 x 181985272.
Scads of ways to display uploads, share them, etc. And the build in anonymous factor makes this tool ideal for the activista camp. Conceivably, anyone could set up a micro-Wikileaks or run an Anonymous collective here with little tracking available. Turn up the privacy settings and you’ve got a free way for your small group to exchange files privately and not keep anything on your own hard drive you wouldn’t want there.
I love interfaces that don’t assume purpose or intention. Drop.io is just generic enough to be good for just about anything involving communication and file tranfer, and its interface is incredibly intuitive. It’s great for those looking to share publically, privatly or anonymously, something that seems to be slipping out of sight in this day of log-ins and passwords.
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