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this link.
Mill Valley, CA, JUNE/99 – Linux users can now get 25 Megs of
free disk space for their files accessible from any computer on the
Internet. FreeLinuxSpace.com, a new
website service from FreeDiskSpace, offers subscribers free a
virtual folders system, where they can upload, store and download
all types of files into their personal secured area. “For Linux
users this service alleviates the need for setting up floppy, zip,
or hardware drives, it also gives business people and students the
ability to store files securely and share files with colleagues
worldwide”, said Ari Freeman, CMO of FreeDiskSpace.
The FreeLinuxSpace folder service includes password protection,
file descriptions, multiple file downloads, free trial versions of
software programs and requires no FTP software. Folders can be
upgraded to include high security protection through ‘https’ and
shared folder access to unlimited amount of users.
“File storage over the Net is next progressive trend,” said Mr.
Freeman. “Apple helped introduce this new concept by leaving out a
floppy drive on its iMac’s and G3 machines. The concept has already
seen acceptance from users with formats such as MP3, now with
faster connections becoming more popular the concept is ready to
take off big.”
FreeDiskSpace, the company offering the FreeLinuxSpace.com
service, is launching 5 sites that take advantage of this trend.
FreePCspace.com, FreeMacSpace.com, FreeMP3space.com,
FreePDAspace.com are recent sites launched by FreeDiskSpace. “We
are developing a network of sites that target segmented user types
and trends. We are customizing the sites to the needs of those user
groups”, said Paul Hirner, COO of FreeDiskSpace.
“25 Megs of free space for all types of files. This solution is
big, very big. People are just now realizing the potential of this
concept”, Hirner continued. “Zip drives, small office networks,
floppy drives, backup disks will all be near obsolete in the
future. They are going to become redundant hardware, all data
storage is going on the net.”
FreeDiskSpace also has business services it offers other sites
as affiliates. Portals like Yahoo (YHOO), Excite (XCIT), Lycos
(LCOS), Geocities (GCTY), XOOM.COM (XMCM) and others will be able
to offer their users the FreeDiskSpace services right off their
sites.
To get 25 free Megs of online file storage and to learn more
about the sites. Go to FreeDiskSpace.com or FreeLinuxSpace.com.