I've run into the same problem as Dean (and used the recovery method Robert talks about, which, I assume, puts the files back in everyone's folder(s).)
So does anyone know of a service whereby I can delete the file from my HD's folder, but not interfere with others? Is FTP the only answer to date? -tom On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 1:20 PM, Dean Gerber <[email protected]> wrote: > We have used Dropbox somewhat successfully at SFAFS to coordinate > assignments and other data in our Science Fair Judging project. It is > vital to understand that shared folders can be fully edited (including > deleting!) by one and all in the sharing group, so that without good > discipline and understanding things can run amok. For example, if one > group member deletes a file from a shared folder, that file is deleted from > every folder in the group. It is gone. This works independently of OS > file permissions. Dropbox is not really suitable for collaborative > development because of this. [image: *~X( at wits' end] > > --Dean > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Barry MacKichan <[email protected]> > *To:* The Friday Morning Applied Complexity Coffee Group < > [email protected]> > *Sent:* Wednesday, February 20, 2013 11:05 AM > *Subject:* Re: [FRIAM] cloud backup recomendations wanted > > DropBox syncs files between as many computers as you like, using the > cloud. DropBox folders can be shared with as many people as you invite. It > does not provide its own editing capabilities. > > If you want to share an Illustrator file with someone, drag it into the > shared DropBox subfolder. It will automatically appear in the corresponding > subfolder on the other person's computer. She can then edit it with > Illustrator. > > Another option is Evernote. The free version is restricted in the files it > will allow as attachments to notes, but I understand that the paid version > allows any file as an attachment to a note. The sharing is similar to that > of DropBox; it is by invitation. > > --Barry > > > On Feb 20, 2013, at 3:41 AM, Gillian Densmore wrote: > > > Hi all > > In light of some issues I have been running into with google drive I > wondered what else is out there for cloud back ups that also permits > Collaboration by this I meen that I want to be able to send someone a URL > where documents in popular formats are where they can read them and also be > able to edit them. > > I have seen some chatter about this on the list recently but I don't > know what places are good vs junk. > > I do have dropbox wich is awsome for somestuff I don't know if it has > baked in ways to allow editing of documents I tested it with a illustrator > file- it thought it was a picture but didn't understand the format. > > What are peoples experiences in this area? what places are good? > > -Gillian Densmore > > ============================================================ > > FRIAM Applied Complexity Group listserv > > Meets Fridays 9a-11:30 at cafe at St. John's College > > to unsubscribe http://redfish.com/mailman/listinfo/friam_redfish.com > > > ============================================================ > FRIAM Applied Complexity Group listserv > Meets Fridays 9a-11:30 at cafe at St. John's College > to unsubscribe http://redfish.com/mailman/listinfo/friam_redfish.com > > > > ============================================================ > FRIAM Applied Complexity Group listserv > Meets Fridays 9a-11:30 at cafe at St. John's College > to unsubscribe http://redfish.com/mailman/listinfo/friam_redfish.com > -- ========================================== J. T. Johnson Institute for Analytic Journalism -- Santa Fe, NM USA<http://www.analyticjournalism.com/> 505.577.6482(c) 505.473.9646(h) Twitter: jtjohnson http://www.jtjohnson.com [email protected] ==========================================
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