Online File Sharing

Browser based services comparison

Extremely easy to set up and use

• No set up or installation required - just start and log in (no home address or credit card required for free account)
• Single interface for all functionality
• Window's-style folders for intuitive use
• Supports drag and drop functionality

Varies -some set up / installation required or usually required

• May require Windows administrative rights to use some features
• Additional applications must be installed on user's PC for better performance, added functionality
• May require additional browser plug-ins

Highest level of encryption on the market

• 2,048 bit encryption

Varies among vendors

• No encryption (Glide Effortless and Streamload)
• SSL 128 bit encryption which, by default, is turned off to enhance performance (Xdrive)

Viruses cannot spread in diino

• Viruses cannot spread because there is no file system integration

Virus exposure if set up as a Web drive

• Web drive applications can spread viruses since they are integrated with the user’s computer’s file system

Privacy assured even on public computers

• Patented user interface leaves no cookies, temp files, etc.

Limited privacy when accessed through a browser

• Pictures and files viewed through browser will remain accessible on computer after session is ended

Can be used on virtually any Windows PC

• Executable program - no install necessary
• User interface application can be run directly from CD or USB Drive

Limited or no capability on public computers

• Specific browser configurations and plug ins may be necessary; however, the configurations and plugs in may be prohibited
• Additional applications require installation on computer

No other application provides faster file transfers

• No browser overhead
• Tuned for performance

File sharing through browser can be very slow

• SSL and general overhead make large file transfers very slow

Offers collaboration / networking capabilities

• Files can be opened and edited directly from diino account
• Multiple concurrent users allowed

Little or no ability to create network or collaborate

• Cannot edit documents in browser (must download to desktop)
• Concurrent users prohibited or incur additional charges (X-drive)

Transfer any file up to maximum account size

• No specific limits

Limitations vary by application

• 2.5GB (X-drive)