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File Storage and Sharing Applications
Dropbox
Dropbox is a file hosting/sharing service
application. It offers cloud storage, file synchronization and
client software. In brief, Dropbox users create a special folder
on their computers. Dropbox then synchronizes the folder
so that it appears the same and contains the same content
regardless of which computer the user chooses to use. Files
placed in this folder are also accessible through a website and
mobile phone applications.
Windows Live Office
is an online MicrosoftOffice document
storage, editing, and sharing tool. With Office Web Apps,
online users can create, view, edit, share, co-author and
collaborate on documents, worksheets, presentations and
notes from virtually anywhere with an Internet connection.
Curl
is a command line tool that enables the user to transfer
data with URL syntax. It supports FILE, FTP, HTTP,
HTTPS, SSL certificates and other transfers protocols.
YouSendIt
is a digital file delivery service. The service allows
users to send, receive and track files on demand.
Remote Administration Tools
Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
is a proprietary application
developed by Microsoft, which provides a user with a remote
interface to another computer.
Team Viewer
allows users to control remote computers using
client software or by logging into a website.
LogMeIn
is a suite of software services that provides remote
access to computers over the Internet. The various product
versions cater to both end users and professional help
desk personnel. LogMeIn remote access products use a
proprietary remote desktop protocol that is transmitted via
SSL. Users access remote desktops using an Internet-based
web portal, and optionally, the LogMeIn Ignition stand-
alone application.
VNC
is a software that consists of a server and client
application for the Virtual Network Computing (VNC)
protocol to control another computer remotely. The software
runs on Windows, Mac OS X, Unix-like operating systems,
Java platform and Apple iOS which operates the iPhone,
iPod and iPad.
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