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BitTorrent Sync Alpha now open to all, adds one-way sync and one-time sharing
While BitTorrent threw its hat into the cloud storage ring this January with an early version of its Sync app, it was hard to be truly excited when only a small circle could use it. The company isn't waiting for a completely polished version to renew our interest, however -- it's making BitTorrent Sync Alpha available to the general public, starting today. The newly accessible build brings the same unlimited Linux, Mac and Windows file syncing as before, although it adds a handful of tools to limit just who can see what. Those worried about security can now sync read-only files or offer one-time Secrets (file sharing keys) to friends that expire after a day if they're unused; it's also possible to exclude specific files or folders in larger transfers. Sync remains in a rough state, as the Alpha badge suggests, but those willing to live with the quirks no longer have to wait on the sidelines or consider alternatives.
Filed under: Storage, Internet, Software
Source: BitTorrent Labs
Original Link: http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/23/bittorrent-sync-alpha/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget
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