And with one gulp, it was gone
Monday, November 1, 2010 at 6:59AM An important update on the future of drop.io | Drop.io Blog
Today, we're proud to announce that we've struck a deal with Facebook. What this means is that Facebook has bought most of drop.io's technology and assets, and Sam Lessin is moving to Facebook.
I mean no frickin' way!
Drop.io was a favourite service of mine. I had been exploring different ways I could use it over the last twelve months with the intention of subscribing in the New Year. So much for that idea.
Now don't get Drop.io confused with Dropbox. I have a Dropbox account as well (shameless plug - sign up with my referral and we both get 250MB bonus!) which is super convenient for automatic online synchronisation of files or folders. You can share folders with other Dropbox users and even have a public Dropbox but it's personal first and collaborative second. Drop.io is the opposite. It doesn't synchronise but is a great tool for sharing files of all types. You could upload via web, email, Firefox extension, Facebook (Grrr!) and output through a webpage, RSS, iTunes or even fax. Super useful for hosting and distributing your own media files (bugger iTunesU!), collaborating with small groups or working with a class.
It's disappointing but what would have really sucked is if it had happened this time next year. I wonder how many people Drop.io have been "dropped in it" by the acquisition? I guess that's why they charge by the month.
Roll on Plan B.
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