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BitTorrent Launches Dropbox Alternative

Posted by Soulskill on from the you-now-have-a-67th-way-to-sync-your-files dept.

redletterdave writes "On Friday morning, BitTorrent launched the alpha test of a new, free public service called BitTorrent Sync, which allows users to securely back up and sync files over the Web using BitTorrent's platform. Unlike competing services such as Box or Dropbox, BitTorrent Sync doesn't store files on remote servers (which means that no third party has access to one's files), and also has no storage limits other than what your devices can hold."

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  1. Re:Argh! by Capt.DrumkenBum · · Score: 5, Interesting

    I have been doing this for years.
    Zip up the files you want backed up, encrypt with your favourite encryption tool, then put it up on piratebay with a file name something like: Kari_Byron_XXX_PORN_3D.avi
    There will be thousands of seeders in an hour.

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