How To Store Files Without A Local Copy
Instead of having a local and an online copy of the same file, why not decide to add some files directly to the cloud without having a local copy? This is great for notebooks with little capacity or if the space on your hard drive is slowing coming to an end.
With Wuala you can outsource your files in just three steps.
- Go to the WualaDrive (W:\). The WualaDrive is a virtual networkdrive mounted on your system as long as Wuala is running. It shows all files you have access to on Wuala and integrates them into your file system.
- Go to your username and create a new folder.
- Drop everything you want to store online directly into this folder. Note: There will be no local copy of that file anymore.
And when wuala shuts down or there are some network problems or … your files are inaccessible.
ReplyDeleteAlways maintain a local copy! Never rely exclusively on cloud services for anything!
Consider what your files are worth for you. Is that more than the cost of a new harddrive? And I'm sure it is. Then go buy a new bigger harddrive, maybe even an external one for backups. It's worth it.
Sorry wuala, but this had to be said.
But Wuala does keep a local, encrypted, cache of the file when uploaded. I have test to access a file in Wuala cache without network, and that was no problem.
ReplyDeleteI would would really appreciate a statement from the folks at Wuala or Lacie about their long term plans for the service. Can we rely of Wuala for a couple of years, or is it just a test?
@Anonymous Thanks for your input. You are right: For important files it is recommended to store at least two copies of the same files. However, there are some who just want to extend their HD with Wuala (the posting was an answer to this question actually) and are not seeking for a backup.
ReplyDelete@Niko: To answer your question: Wuala is here to stay.
I'm glad to hear that, Oona. I have 20+ GB in Wuala now, and one feature I like a lot is the ability to make searchable tags and comments on any file. If a user build up a smart hierarchy and describe the files well, it's no job to find the files on any computer!
ReplyDelete@Oona: that's what every company says ;-)
ReplyDelete@all: if you really value your data, make multiple copies on different disks/computers, use Wuala and also create an offsite backup (store encrypted disk at other places like friend or parents house)
What is the download bandwidth limit?
ReplyDelete@Anon - the limit you set in the settings, otherwise there is no limitation.
ReplyDeleteI did this with all my data - so please don't loose them ;-)
ReplyDeleteWhat is the best way to keep a local copy of all data? Is it sufficient to set the Wuala Cache Size large enough and wait?
@Tate83
ReplyDeleteThe best idea is to use the sync method. That way you have your files in Wuala and also locally. And you can access everytime.
Regards,
Gianluca
@Gianluca
ReplyDeleteThanks, I was thinking about that as well, I think I will set up my already uploaded data as a sync folder..
Cheers
Tate
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My own experience with Wuala is not good. I prefer Dropbox because it works more transparently and smoothly.
Regards.
Well, Dropbox uses local copies so of course it works more transparently.
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