Use Gmail As Your Online Free Hard Disk
My Gmail account was finally full reach 100% yesterday!!! So sad i have to delete and backup some of the emails…..
Since Google Inc. launched Gmail with 2.5GB(and counting) of Free Mailspace, it really pampered us & make netizen in this planet asking for more and more (just like me).
Back to topic today, Jerry would like to share a cool plugin which work good with your Gmail Dang Dang Dang —->
GSpace, which can let your Gmail account use as your FREE Online Hard Drive. Cool right !~~
It’s great for storing/sharing files with your friends. Also very good to backup photos and music files (as you can view/listen to them from Gspace).
Now, read on the following 2 simple steps which only spend 5 minutes to get yourself a FREE ONLINE HARDISK today!
Step One : Using Firefox
You need a Mozilla Firefox, because Gspace is an extension exclusive for Firefox.
You can click here and
for FREE too!!!
Step Two : Gmail Space – Gspace
by Rahul Jonna, tnarik
This extension allows you to use your Gmail Space (2.5 GB and growing) for file storage. It acts as an online drive, so you can upload files from your hard drive and access them from every Internet capable system. The interface will make your Gmail account look like a FTP host.
After the installation, you’ll get an option called "GSpace" in your "Tools" menu, which opens the GSpace window.
Works with:
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Firefox | 1.5 – 2.0.0.* | ALL |
fixPlatformLinks("1593", "Gmail Space");
Important Note:
Developer Comments
WHAT TO DO?
* After installation, click on "GSpace" from the "Tools" menu. A new tab will be opened with GSpace window.
* Enter your user name and password to login. The remote view will remain empty until you login. Once you login into the system, the remote view should say "gs:/" in the textbox.
* If your are logged in and it’s your first time, the remote view will be empty as there are no files uploaded yet.
* So, select the folder or file you wish to add and click the "Upload" button (the right arrow). That’s all. Your files will be uploaded to your account. Similarly, the files or folder can also be downloaded.
* There is a button called "Filter" which filters the files based on the filesize. When enabled, it shows only the files less than 10 MB as the max attachment size is 10 MB in Gmail. All other buttons are pretty straightforward. Tooltips on each button show its description.
LEGAL ISSUES:
* I AM NOT HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY FILE LOSS OR ANY DAMAGE DUE TO THIS EXTENSION.
* IF GOOGLE MAKES ANY CHANGES TO GMAIL, THIS MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
* IT MAY SO HAPPEN THAT THIS EXTENSION MAY BE DISCONTINUED AT ANY POINT. I WON’T BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THAT.(OFCOURSE, I TRY TO UPDATE MY EXTENSION TO MEET GMAIL CHANGES).
USAGE:
* Based on the above written legal issues, best thing to upload would be files and folders that are NOT critical. Anyway, since severy file is available as an attachment on an e-mail, they can be downloaded directly from you Gmail interface, so your files should be as safe as your e-mails on Gmail.
* This is really useful for files that you can delete but doesn’t want to delete. Greatly useful for BACKUP purposes.
* Creating a new user account is highly recommended because that won’t affect your regular account.
* Photos are the best as you can easily upload and give your username and password to your friends, relatives. (I have all my photos in the gmail account).
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