File sharing software from Egnyte
Essentially, this is another on-line file storage system, which Egnyte is positioning as extended capacity for your netbook. There’s not much new here when compared to other solutions like Mozy, SugarSync, or even the technical preview of Microsoft’s Live Mesh. Egnyte netbook offering is file sharing software and tagged as “the only online service that addresses three of your critical needs: file storage, collaboration and continuous backup in one secure solution.” I beg to differ on that claim, but they do offer a solid feature-set at a reasonable $15 per month for unlimited storage. That same $15 over at SugarSync by way of comparison, would “only” get you 100GB. I’d say if you truly need unlimited storage, then Egnyte is worth a look. I don’t, so I didn’t even sign up for the 15-day free trial, which currently limits storage to 20GB for one or two users; three or more gets you the unlimited amount. Here’s what I’m missing out on then, based on the press release slated for later today: