September 16, 2009

Using SMEStorage Multi-Cloud Explorer with Ubuntu | TheSMESpace Blog

Using SMEStorage Multi-Cloud Explorer with Ubuntu Posted by info on September 6th, 2009
One of our users recently pointed out to us how they are using the SMEStorage Multi-Cloud explorer within Ubuntu. The explorer is one component of our windows tooling that is installed. The explorer itself is a dedicated .exe file so that makes it compact an easy to run when using virtualisation libararies such as WINE or Crossover.
Ubuntu provides support for WINE within its additional applications. To intalle support for Wine in Ubuntu you need to add the Wine Package:

Once Wine is added Just double clicking on the explorer file will launch it using the WINE virtualisation.

The Explorer can work with the Following clouds (depending on your package):
- Amazon S3
- Mosso Cloud Files
- MobileME
- Box.net
- WebDav enabled Clouds
- GMail-as-a-Cloud
- Email-as-a-Cloud
- FTP-as-a-Cloud (Private Cloud)
A single version of the explorer without having to install the entire suite on windows to extract it can be downloaded here.

via thesmespace.com

SMEStorage is a multi-platform cloud storage service which hooks into Amazon S3, Rackspace, Box.net, iDisk, Gmail, and other providers to provide a unified interface. Here we see a way to run the Multi-Cloud Explorer in Wine on Ubuntu.

September 13, 2009

Installing Dropbox in Ubuntu 9.04 with Update Support

I installed Dropbox in Ubuntu 9.04 so I could access my files in the cloud. The process was kind of a hassle, because of a few details which were not well-documented. There are a couple of approaches you can take. You can download the .deb package and then double-click it to install. This works, but you won't get automatic updates through Synaptic. I decided to add the 3rd-party Software Source and Key, so that I can get automatic updates. The procedure goes like so: open System > Administration > Software Sources, go to the Third-Party Software tab, click Add, then paste in:

deb http://linux.getdropbox.com/ubuntu jaunty main

then do the same thing with

deb-src http://linux.getdropbox.com/ubuntu jaunty main

Exit the window. Don't worry about the warning message. Then go to Terminal and paste

gpg --keyserver pgp.mit.edu --recv-keys 3565780E then hit Enter. This will import the keys to authenticate the PPA. Then type 
apt-get update 
and hit Enter, this will refresh the package list. Next, type 
sudo apt-get install nautilus-dropbox
 and hit Enter. This will actually install the application. After it's installed, type
dropbox start -i

to start Dropbox. You may have to logout then back in first. I have found that the Dropbox app does not automatically start on startup, so instead of opening the Terminal every time, I created app launcher by right-clicking on the desktop and selecting "Create Launcher." Enter the command above and you are good to go.

August 19, 2009

Feature Request: Palm Pre Application for ZumoDrive

Forums → Feature Requests →

Palm Pre Application

3 post(s), 3 voice(s)

Jun 5, 2009 5:38pm
Joe M 2 post(s) -->
Hello, I bought this service a few months ago and absolutely love it. I used to have a mobileme (.mac when bought) account but deleted it to save money, switched to gmail, and zumodrive. I also bought this, primarily, because the phone that I am getting tomorrow, the Palm Pre has only 8 gb of storage and no expandibility. I was hoping to be able to increase space with a zumodrive application. All applications can be made using java and HTML. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!, make an application for ZumoDrive on Palm Pre. Thanks!

Jun 6, 2009 2:29am
Vadim A 1 post(s) -->
+1 for a Palm Pre version. I just got my Pre and would like to take my ZumoDrive there…

a few seconds ago
Brent H 1 post(s)
Edit post
-->
Yes, I am also a Palm Pre owner, and would love to have a ZumoDrive app for it. You don’t even need to wait for Palm to approve an app anymore, PreCentral has a homebrew App Gallery ( http://www.precentral.net/homebrew-apps ) you could put it there.
I tried to access the web version of ZumoDrive with my Pre’s web browser. While I was able to login and view the folder list, clicking on the folders did not produce any action :-(
If you made a functional app for the Pre, it would give me a pretty strong incentive to upgrade to the paid version of ZumoDrive. As it is, I am still checking to see if any other services are more accessible from my Pre.

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via zumodrive.com

ZumoDrive is a cloud-based storage/backup service I'm evaluating. It offers 1GB of free storage, with various increments of paid subscriptions for more storage. ZumoDrive offers a really cool app for the iPhone which lets you stream your iTunes library from your ZumoDrive, increasing your available library. If you are a Palm Pre owner and want ZumoDrive to make an app for Palm Pre, post your request on this forum page.

Jun 5, 2009 5:38pm Joe M 2 post(s)	--> Hello, I bought this service a few months ago and absolutely love it. I used to have a mobileme (.mac when bought) account but deleted it to save money, switched to gmail, and zumodrive. I also bought this, primarily, because the phone that I am getting tomorrow, the Palm Pre has only 8 gb of storage and no expandibility. I was hoping to be able to increase space with a zumodrive application. All applications can be made using java and HTML. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!, make an application for ZumoDrive on Palm Pre. Thanks!

Jun 6, 2009 2:29am Vadim A 1 post(s)	--> +1 for a Palm Pre version. I just got my Pre and would like to take my ZumoDrive there…

a few seconds ago Brent H 1 post(s) Edit post	--> Yes, I am also a Palm Pre owner, and would love to have a ZumoDrive app for it. You don’t even need to wait for Palm to approve an app anymore, PreCentral has a homebrew App Gallery ( http://www.precentral.net/homebrew-apps ) you could put it there. I tried to access the web version of ZumoDrive with my Pre’s web browser. While I was able to login and view the folder list, clicking on the folders did not produce any action :-( If you made a functional app for the Pre, it would give me a pretty strong incentive to upgrade to the paid version of ZumoDrive. As it is, I am still checking to see if any other services are more accessible from my Pre.