The code name shuffle of Microsoft. Microsoft’s long-rumored online storage offering which has been in beta for a little while, has once again changed it name. Originally code-named Live Drive, it became Live Folders and today got its final name, Windows Live SkyDrive.
Microsoft’s Live strategy has always been confusing. Live Vs not-Live in Microsoft’s array of online services is still not clear to me. Recently they changed the name of their next Windows operating system as well, originally code-named Windows Blackcomb, which became Vienna and now Windows 7.
There is also a significant update to the service, extending the basic functionality that was criticised somewhat at the start of the initial beta. New features include:
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Drag and drop file upload (requires installation of activex control), making it easy to upload multiple files.
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Navigational controls to move quickly beween files
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A “recently viewed” section showing other users’ Skydrive folders you have browsed
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Thumbnails view, already announced by the Skydrive team a few weeks ago.
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The new Windows Live Wave 2 UI
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The ability to embed files in a blog post or web page, allowing users to download them from your Skydrive.
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The update is now out, check it out at http://skydrive.live.com/
Good news for those in the UK and Indian, you can now officially use this service.
