From the Degoo website T&Cs...
"9.2. As a User of the Services, you understand and acknowledge that your Content will be stored on other Users’ computing devices, including but not limited to handheld devices, PCs and servers."
a3lawy
5 Jul 16#24
This seems quite dodgy, using p2p and other people's networks and drive space and expecting you to host other documents too. No one needs this. There are reputable alternatives.
sca1972
5 Jul 16#23
I'll stick with my multiple free Mega accounts which give me more than 100Gb and zero knowledge encryption.
LeeJS
5 Jul 16#22
I thought of Pied Piper the moment they described the concept!
nodekid
4 Jul 16#21
Thanks a lot, I was looking for this kind of deal.
trevorfranklin
3 Jul 16#17
Looking at the T'&Cs
They do not actually own the computer servers etc that your data is being stored on, but are using any spare storage that they can get their hands on.
Because of this I would STRONGLY advise that you do not use them for any personal information, family pics etc
"9.2. As a User of the Services, you understand and acknowledge that your Content will be stored on other Users’ computing devices, including but not limited to handheld devices, PCs and servers."
benasipro to trevorfranklin
4 Jul 16#20
Make the file(s) ZIP/RAR format, so any search machine will not find anyting.
Or crypt the files.
freebiehunter
4 Jul 16#19
Through people like me who pay for a package with bigger storage limits
orochiguyver
3 Jul 16#15
Very dubious about these 'smaller' and 'new' cloud services. If they go bust or choose to go rouge with data, the impression that they arent as 'safe' as the main ones such as Google, Microsoft and Apple.
siliconbits to orochiguyver
4 Jul 16#18
How do they make money? That's all I want to know.
HankHandsome
3 Jul 16#16
i use my 50gb box account mainly, but free is free i suppose :smiley:
ddotp
3 Jul 16#14
There is an android app now, and there is the option to delete from device but not from cloud
artnada
3 Jul 16#13
Couldn't there be a potential risk if some random user across the world was into, shall we say, the wrong type of pRon? Wouldn't you potentially be exposin yourself to having it on your HDD, even if it is clusterd and encrypted?
andrewlaw9
3 Jul 161#12
bit dated though the hooli law suit was unsuccessful :smile:
P666DOM
3 Jul 161#11
The posts regarding P2P are not correct, which is amazing because I read this myself on the very same page which is shown when clicking the deal link, just scroll down it's right there;
Is Degoo reliable?Yes. We store multiple copies of each file, to make sure it's always there when you need it. We're using Google's and Amazon's ultra secure data centers to store your files.
How can Degoo be free?We've developed a new compression which enables us to store data at a much lower cost than our competitors. We're what Pied Piper had become if Hooli hadn't sued them. Previously we used to store the files using a P2P storage system but our efficient compression lowered the data usage enough to allow us use server storage instead. That's how we can offer more free storage than Dropbox, OneDrive and Google Drive combined! It's the best alternative out there!
Nice Silicon Valley reference :laughing:
titusdre
3 Jul 16#10
One of the downsides of this service is that you have to download their app in order to use it - you can't just upload files through a web interface.
This is because it's not a centralised storage service, rather it's in the p2p model, and your files are encrypted and spread across perhaps dozens of different users' computers.
I think you also have to give up some of your hdd space in return, to store other people's files. However, I'm not sure whether it has to be equal to the 100gb you're getting or only equal to what you have used up.
adamwilko007
3 Jul 16#8
Are they trustworthy with personal docs?
suley9 to adamwilko007
3 Jul 161#9
I would say no, its a P2P system, see below research
Summary:
Pros
Degoo is eco-friendly. It is not dependent on traditional data centers to store user files, rather it uses existing hard drives around the world.
The data saved with Degoo is spread among multiple users. Your files are clustered and encrypted. The services promises to be secure and private.
Cons
Degoo does not offer web user interface. So you must download and install their app on your computer.
It has no mobile application.
The data shared with Degoo is spread among multiple users’ computer. So, if these machines go offline, the data exposes to risk of being lost.
Degoo will use your computer’s hard drive in exchange of free storage.
The processor sharing option may seem to be disappointing.
Degoo backup process was slow in my experience.
baldude
3 Jul 16#7
Thanks OP!
These free things can be useful....
had signed up for box account with free 50GB that was posted here 5-6 years ago.....now i can not live without it....
MrBeansDrivingInstructor
3 Jul 161#4
Is there a link?
aish_on to MrBeansDrivingInstructor
3 Jul 161#6
Just click on pic
aish_on
3 Jul 16#5
Nice find. Thanks.
davening
2 Jul 16#3
I thought it was just me. Once copied across, I cannot rename, move archives etc.
Could not figure out to delete stuff off cloud also.
Anyone else with better experience e?
superfreddy
2 Jul 16#2
If only I could upload, move the originals in the bin, then keep the upload.
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"9.2. As a User of the Services, you understand and acknowledge that your Content will be stored on other Users’ computing devices, including but not limited to handheld devices, PCs and servers."
They do not actually own the computer servers etc that your data is being stored on, but are using any spare storage that they can get their hands on.
Because of this I would STRONGLY advise that you do not use them for any personal information, family pics etc
"9.2. As a User of the Services, you understand and acknowledge that your Content will be stored on other Users’ computing devices, including but not limited to handheld devices, PCs and servers."
Or crypt the files.
There is an android app now, and there is the option to delete from device but not from cloud
Is Degoo reliable?Yes. We store multiple copies of each file, to make sure it's always there when you need it. We're using Google's and Amazon's ultra secure data centers to store your files.
How can Degoo be free?We've developed a new compression which enables us to store data at a much lower cost than our competitors. We're what Pied Piper had become if Hooli hadn't sued them. Previously we used to store the files using a P2P storage system but our efficient compression lowered the data usage enough to allow us use server storage instead. That's how we can offer more free storage than Dropbox, OneDrive and Google Drive combined! It's the best alternative out there!
Nice Silicon Valley reference :laughing:
This is because it's not a centralised storage service, rather it's in the p2p model, and your files are encrypted and spread across perhaps dozens of different users' computers.
I think you also have to give up some of your hdd space in return, to store other people's files. However, I'm not sure whether it has to be equal to the 100gb you're getting or only equal to what you have used up.
Summary:
Pros
Degoo is eco-friendly. It is not dependent on traditional data centers to store user files, rather it uses existing hard drives around the world.
The data saved with Degoo is spread among multiple users. Your files are clustered and encrypted. The services promises to be secure and private.
Cons
Degoo does not offer web user interface. So you must download and install their app on your computer.
It has no mobile application.
The data shared with Degoo is spread among multiple users’ computer. So, if these machines go offline, the data exposes to risk of being lost.
Degoo will use your computer’s hard drive in exchange of free storage.
The processor sharing option may seem to be disappointing.
Degoo backup process was slow in my experience.
These free things can be useful....
had signed up for box account with free 50GB that was posted here 5-6 years ago.....now i can not live without it....
Could not figure out to delete stuff off cloud also.
Anyone else with better experience e?
FFS!
Good find. Thanks