What can you use the application for?
Windows SkyDrive is a password-protected online service with an elegant interface that provides file-storage facilities in a reliable manner and lets one save the information online for further use. It allows online sharing of information with selected persons, using certain access specifiers. Any type of file can be stored in private, public, or shared folders provided by SkyDrive. Private folders are strictly protected. Files stored in a public folder can by viewed by anyone while only those who possess appropriate permission can view files in the shared folders. For sharing files, one needs to have his/her own Live Windows login ID. The SkyDrive files can save near about 1,000 songs or 30,000 digital photos. SkyDrive allows up to 30 folders and any number of sub-folders to be created by its members.
What is the history and popularity of the application?
Window's SkyDrive, previously called Windows online folder, is a Microsoft product, which was introduced in August 2007. SkyDrive is a reliable and stable online service, which offers online file-storage facilities and hence, a huge number of people are using it to serve the purpose. Large numbers of files are served on SkyDrive daily.
What are the differences to other applications?
Unlike other online data storing websites, SkyDrive does not charge any fee for registration. It is much more secure as it has distinguished folder types in three forms which are private, public and shared. The files which user does not want to share with anyone can be put in private folder. The files which user desires to share only with friends can be put under shared folders and finally files stored in Public folder are visible and anyone can view these files. SkyDrive also has a special feature which makes it even more popular. This feature is called Event. With Event one can plan anything, like a party, get-together, meeting etc and save it as an event in his/her space. After that one can allow whom to give access to that particular event. In this way, one can convey important messages to others using SkyDrive.
How does the application look and feel to use?
SkyDrive has a very graceful and an intuitive look having a white background with simple black text. The logo Windows Live SkyDrive is situated at the top of the page and is placed in the centre. The logo also has a Window's image attached to it. It has three sections which show storing and sharing of files with friends and rest of the world. This site can be easily understood by any user and navigation of this application is also an easy task.
How does the registration process work?
Registering with SkyDrive is a process that is spread over only few minutes. Registration consists of a form which elicits such information as email address, password and personal information of the user including name, country, state to which the user belongs etc. When the entire form is filled up, a proof mail is sent to the user by the SkyDrive team for verification. After proper verification, user’s account is created that can be used to store and share files online.
What does it cost to use the application?
SkyDrive provides online storage of data without any cost. It gives users up to 5GB of memory for storage and downloading purposes, though files cannot be larger than 50MB each. User need not shell out a single penny for any of the services.
Who would you recommend the application to?
SkyDrive is recommended to all those people who want to store and share their important documents online. This site helps users to connect to the rest of the world and thus enables those who are staying far from their homes to be in touch with their families by sharing files and folders.
