However, we’re likely to see an explosion of alternative uses for Dropbox now the company has released an API. There are more imaginative uses such as music sharing, project collaboration, portable application repositories and even a website Content Management System. The whole experience is simple, slick and unobtrusive.You can share sub-folders with any number of Dropbox users.Previous files are retained so it’s possible to obtain to an earlier version of a document.It’s often quicker than using standard network file transfers. Files are automatically synchronized across all your devices.The first 2GB is free but there are pricing plans for those requiring more space. Your Dropbox folder is automatically shared if you run it on multiple PCs or mobile devices. It’s been reported that Dropbox even turned down Apple’s nine-digit buyout offer.ĭropbox is a small application which monitors a folder and transfers its contents to and from the web. I can’t think of any start-up which has had a greater positive impact on the lives of developers and users alike. If you don’t have Dropbox installed you don’t know what you’re missing.

Dropbox developer reference