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Re: Dropbox Transfer

#41
post #38

If you need to send large files to someone, you can use Firefox Send: https://send.firefox.com/ The file is encrypted, the urls are expiring, it costs nothing.

You should treat other businesses with respect, this is not a Firefox fan board. Dropbox is also an alternative product, even connected to this board and their service is superb. It is premium.

Re: Dropbox Transfer

#42
post #38

If you need to send large files to someone, you can use Firefox Send: https://send.firefox.com/ The file is encrypted, the urls are expiring, it costs nothing.

You should treat other businesses with respect, this is not a Firefox fan board. Dropbox is also an alternative product, even connected to this board and their service is superb. It is premium.

Hey, easy there :) Nothing wrong with linking to an alternative.

Re: Dropbox Transfer

#43
post #38

If you need to send large files to someone, you can use Firefox Send: https://send.firefox.com/ The file is encrypted, the urls are expiring, it costs nothing.

You should treat other businesses with respect, this is not a Firefox fan board. Dropbox is also an alternative product, even connected to this board and their service is superb. It is premium.

I'm not sure I follow your reasoning. Are you saying that suggesting a relevant and free alternative by a non-profit is disrespectful towards Dropbox, and should not be allowed?

Re: Dropbox Transfer

#44
post #42

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You should treat other businesses with respect, this is not a Firefox fan board. Dropbox is also an alternative product, even connected to this board and their service is superb. It is premium.

Hey, easy there :) Nothing wrong with linking to an alternative.

yes wrong, it's what google does, flooding with the free service when others trying to make a buck. Anyone here knows about FF send anyway this is stupid cheer-leading.

Re: Dropbox Transfer

#45
post #16
post #3

Good to see them finally doing something addressing actual user needs for a change, instead of chasing greener pastures. Given my informal observations over the years, I wouldn't be surprised if transferring large files was the main need that drives users to Dropbox - when dealing with individuals and companies outside tech, I frequently saw them giving the advice to "get a Dropbox" when someone needed to send them m…

I suspect the bundled OneDrive in Office365 is hurting them. Dropbox is better, but hard to justify if you already have something that's good enough.

100%. I shut down DropBox at last $dayjob (mid-size) after piloting OneDrive. Saved tens of thousands a year.

OneDrive was inferior, no doubt, but good enough. And will only become better.

More importantly, I cannot imagine anyone building better integration with Office (live editing) than the actual Office company.

Re: Dropbox Transfer

#46
post #38

If you need to send large files to someone, you can use Firefox Send: https://send.firefox.com/ The file is encrypted, the urls are expiring, it costs nothing.

You should treat other businesses with respect, this is not a Firefox fan board. Dropbox is also an alternative product, even connected to this board and their service is superb. It is premium.

I'd not heard of FF Send before this comment, and will now make use of it, so I think your comment is a bit misguided.

Re: Dropbox Transfer

#48
I do music production as a side hobby. Virtually all the producers and studios I've worked with use WeTransfer. It's fast, efficient, and free.

I can't see any reason to switch.

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