Technology Google Drive

[Pittsey]

So I used it for the first time to store a software build from work, and to share it with others. I could have hosted it at work, but thought I'd have a play. Simples. Not much different to docs.

 

[THEV1LL4N]

Here's a prediction:

Dropbox will partner with Facebook to take on Google+ Drive.

 

[masta247]

Here's a prediction:

Dropbox will partner with Facebook to take on Google+ Drive.

I really hope not. I really hope Dropbox remains independent. I really like Dropbox too much and things that get integrated with Facebook usually suck imho. And Dropbox already has basic Facebook integration.

I thought that a company like Microsoft could've bought it but they have their own crappy Skydrive.

 

[THEV1LL4N]

Im guessing that it might be integrated more tightly some day just like Spotify did with Facebook. Facebook will do the same with Instagram and I think they'll try to make it all link together somehow. The benefit with Google is that if you have one Google Account, you pretty much have all Google products.

 

[dilla]

Ok, so I get class lecture PowerPoints via email and I usually have to download them and sort them into folders on my computer based on class and all.

I was wondering if there was a way I could upload to Google Drive through GMail, so I could access them on my tablet for offline use. That way I may not need to bring a computer with me to class and just use the tablet without WiFi. We have WiFi, but once I get on the internet, I start dicking around, so I'm trying to keep it offline in class. Plus it saves battery too.

So anyway to have it rerouted to download to Drive automatically?

 

[S O F I]

If you click on the settings icon, there's an option at the bottom that says "Set Up Docs Offline (Beta)". That could be it.

 

[Pittsey]

Yes. There is a way to keep it for offline use. I do this for a couple of my work spreadsheets.

 

[THEV1LL4N]

I would like to be able to sync any folder, not just the 'Google Drive' folder. That would simplify things and improve Drive's usability.