Webdav sounds like a nice protocol for an Internet file server. You can also use it for file sharing. It is simple to use: just drag and drop the files. Nice.
Problem is, it’s hard to find a free, usable WebDAV service.
The only one I can find is Box.net. But it has problems with Nautilus. I can’t make new folders or copying new files to the server. I don’t know whether it is Box.net or Nautilus fault. Cadaver (a command line tool similar to ftp) seems to have no problem with it. But command line is so stone-age, right?
Perhaps I should see how Windows XP deal with Box.net. Meanwhile, I am contemplating to buy myself a little niche in Internet space. In another words, find a good (paid) hosting service. It means spending money though.
Update: There are some alternatives now.
ikram said
nih, gua dah hadir dan berkomentar… hehe.
Astra said
Check Out omnidrive, works perfectly and there is also bingo drive a little cheaper in price from joyent but thier support sucks and everything is blamed on almighty XP
gombang said
I’ve checked out Omnidrive and Bingo drive. Unfortunately it costs money. Generally it is a hassle for Indonesians to do online transactions with foreign sites, so I think I’ll pass. At least for now.
noah said
a very good webdav free with 2 gb of space is mydisk.se
Update: Free WebDAV service « My Tech Life said
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Paul Anand said
swissdisk.com (50 mb)
mydrive.ch (2 gb)
gmx.net (1 gb)
box.net (1 gb)
gombang said
Thank you. Will update the corresponding blog post soon.