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Google Close To Launching Cloud Storage 'Google Drive'

Posted by timothy on from the when-gdrive-isn't-good-enough-for-you dept.

MrSeb writes with this selection from ExtremeTech: "Why doesn't Google offer a cloud storage service to rival Dropbox, Box.net, or Microsoft's SkyDrive? Google has the most internet-connected servers in the world, the largest combined storage of any web company, and already offers photo storage (Picasa), document storage (Docs), music storage (Music), but for some reason it has never offered a unified Google Drive. According to people familiar with the matter, however, our wait is almost over: Google's Hard Drive In The Sky is coming soon, possibly 'within weeks.' Feature-wise, it sounds like Google Drive will be comparable to Dropbox, with free basic storage (5GB?) and additional space for a yearly fee."

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  1. Google Drive by nschubach · · Score: 5, Funny

    I thought Google Drive would be reserved for the self driving cars! ;)

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  2. Re:Yay! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I imagine storing a 5GB Truecrypt volume would result in ads for tinfoil hats :)?

  3. Let's just call it what it really is... by saltire+sable · · Score: 5, Funny

    If docs, pictures and music are covered, might as well call it Google Porn Drive.

  4. Re:Cloud by SJHillman · · Score: 5, Funny

    Free files for everyone!

  5. Re:Yay! by masternerdguy · · Score: 3, Funny

    Didn't we run a story last week about how the FBI considered VPN usage suspicious activity?

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  6. Re:Yay! by justforgetme · · Score: 4, Funny

    Well, they might be right on the money actually.
    All the banks and investment firms I know use VPNs!

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