Dear FolderShare friends,



We want to let you know what's next for FolderShare, and to make you aware
of some important upcoming changes.

In December, we will release a new product called Windows Live Sync. You can
think of it as FolderShare 2.0. It's going to look familiar and offer the
same great features, plus:

- More folders and files - sync up to 20 folders with 20,000 files each.
- Integration with Windows Live ID - no more extra sign-in stuff to
remember.
- Integration with the Recyle Bin - no more separate Trash folder to fiddle
with.
- New client versions for both Windows and Mac.
- Unicode support - sync files in other languages.

A huge part of Sync's success story depends on FolderShare users like you.
When Sync releases, FolderShare goes into retirement. That means your
FolderShare software will stop working and will ask you to upgrade to Sync.
Once you do, Sync will automatically rebuild your personal folders. We
expect a lot of new users when Sync is released, so if you can't sign in
right away, please give it a little time.

Here's the part you need to pay attention to: Sync will not be able to
rebuild your shared libraries. If you have a lot of shared libraries, you
should hop over to the FolderShare website while it's still available and
copy all that information. You'll need it to rebuild your shared libraries
in Sync.

You should also note that the Professional option is being retired with the
FolderShare name. Sync has a single offer, which provides free
synchronization for up to 20 libraries and 20,000 files. We'll be working to
raise those numbers as our service grows.

Thanks for being a FolderShare user! We're excited about delivering an even
better file-synchronization experience to customers like you. We hope you'll
come along as we move forward with Windows Live Sync.

Sincerely,

The Windows Live Sync (formerly FolderShare) team

This is great!
Looking forward to seeing the brand new tool!

"Anton Katz [MSFT]" wrote:

> Dear FolderShare friends,
>
> We want to let you know what's next for FolderShare, and to make you aware
> of some important upcoming changes.
>
> In December, we will release a new product called Windows Live Sync. You can
> think of it as FolderShare 2.0. It's going to look familiar and offer the
> same great features, plus:
>
> - More folders and files - sync up to 20 folders with 20,000 files each.
> - Integration with Windows Live ID - no more extra sign-in stuff to
> remember.
> - Integration with the Recyle Bin - no more separate Trash folder to fiddle
> with.
> - New client versions for both Windows and Mac.
> - Unicode support - sync files in other languages.
>
> A huge part of Sync's success story depends on FolderShare users like you.
> When Sync releases, FolderShare goes into retirement. That means your
> FolderShare software will stop working and will ask you to upgrade to Sync.
> Once you do, Sync will automatically rebuild your personal folders. We
> expect a lot of new users when Sync is released, so if you can't sign in
> right away, please give it a little time.
>
> Here's the part you need to pay attention to: Sync will not be able to
> rebuild your shared libraries. If you have a lot of shared libraries, you
> should hop over to the FolderShare website while it's still available and
> copy all that information. You'll need it to rebuild your shared libraries
> in Sync.
>
> You should also note that the Professional option is being retired with the
> FolderShare name. Sync has a single offer, which provides free
> synchronization for up to 20 libraries and 20,000 files. We'll be working to
> raise those numbers as our service grows.
>
> Thanks for being a FolderShare user! We're excited about delivering an even
> better file-synchronization experience to customers like you. We hope you'll
> come along as we move forward with Windows Live Sync.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> The Windows Live Sync (formerly FolderShare) team
>

Hope it remains light-weighted with these exciting features.

"Anton Katz [MSFT]" wrote:

> Dear FolderShare friends,
>
> We want to let you know what's next for FolderShare, and to make you aware
> of some important upcoming changes.
>
> In December, we will release a new product called Windows Live Sync. You can
> think of it as FolderShare 2.0. It's going to look familiar and offer the
> same great features, plus:
>
> - More folders and files - sync up to 20 folders with 20,000 files each.
> - Integration with Windows Live ID - no more extra sign-in stuff to
> remember.
> - Integration with the Recyle Bin - no more separate Trash folder to fiddle
> with.
> - New client versions for both Windows and Mac.
> - Unicode support - sync files in other languages.
>
> A huge part of Sync's success story depends on FolderShare users like you.
> When Sync releases, FolderShare goes into retirement. That means your
> FolderShare software will stop working and will ask you to upgrade to Sync.
> Once you do, Sync will automatically rebuild your personal folders. We
> expect a lot of new users when Sync is released, so if you can't sign in
> right away, please give it a little time.
>
> Here's the part you need to pay attention to: Sync will not be able to
> rebuild your shared libraries. If you have a lot of shared libraries, you
> should hop over to the FolderShare website while it's still available and
> copy all that information. You'll need it to rebuild your shared libraries
> in Sync.
>
> You should also note that the Professional option is being retired with the
> FolderShare name. Sync has a single offer, which provides free
> synchronization for up to 20 libraries and 20,000 files. We'll be working to
> raise those numbers as our service grows.
>
> Thanks for being a FolderShare user! We're excited about delivering an even
> better file-synchronization experience to customers like you. We hope you'll
> come along as we move forward with Windows Live Sync.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> The Windows Live Sync (formerly FolderShare) team
>

On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:16:56 -0800, "Anton Katz [MSFT]"
<katz.anton@xxxxxx> wrote:

> When Sync releases, FolderShare goes into retirement.

No overlap, no phasing, no backup in case Sync has problems under load?

This sounds more like how a videogame or some other piece of entertainment
froth might be released rather than a serious service that some businesses
have come to rely on.

Tony

Hi Anthony,

Thanks for your feedback. When we release the new client we'll help you
migrate over your personal libraries to the service so you can get back to
synchronizing your files as quickly as possible. We've also been heavily
testing the new service to make sure it can handle our current user base.
Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,
Francisco

--
Francisco Garcia-Ascanio
Program Manager
Windows Live FolderShare

"Anthony R. Gold" <not-for-mail@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:u7m9i4dsok4c4atrrtben0om4jk63iovrp@xxxxxx

> On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:16:56 -0800, "Anton Katz [MSFT]"
> <katz.anton@xxxxxx> wrote:
>

>> When Sync releases, FolderShare goes into retirement.

>
> No overlap, no phasing, no backup in case Sync has problems under load?
>
> This sounds more like how a videogame or some other piece of entertainment
> froth might be released rather than a serious service that some businesses
> have come to rely on.
>
> Tony
>

Hi,

I'm currently running Foldershare as a service on my WHS box. Will I be able
do do the same with Live Sync?

Regards,

Bob

"Francisco Garcia-Ascanio [MSFT]" wrote:

> Hi Anthony,
>
> Thanks for your feedback. When we release the new client we'll help you
> migrate over your personal libraries to the service so you can get back to
> synchronizing your files as quickly as possible. We've also been heavily
> testing the new service to make sure it can handle our current user base.
> Please let me know if you have any questions.
>
> Thanks,
> Francisco
>
> --
> Francisco Garcia-Ascanio
> Program Manager
> Windows Live FolderShare
>
> "Anthony R. Gold" <not-for-mail@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:u7m9i4dsok4c4atrrtben0om4jk63iovrp@xxxxxx

> > On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:16:56 -0800, "Anton Katz [MSFT]"
> > <katz.anton@xxxxxx> wrote:
> >

> >> When Sync releases, FolderShare goes into retirement.

> >
> > No overlap, no phasing, no backup in case Sync has problems under load?
> >
> > This sounds more like how a videogame or some other piece of entertainment
> > froth might be released rather than a serious service that some businesses
> > have come to rely on.
> >
> > Tony
> >

>

Hi,

FolderShare was never designed to run as a service and the same is true for
Live Sync, so we can't guarantee that you won't encounter any setbacks.

Thanks,
Francisco

--
Francisco Garcia-Ascanio
Program Manager
Windows Live FolderShare

"Mellbreak" <Mellbreak@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:2043CC80-279A-4464-A076-B821A3E27FA4@xxxxxx

> Hi,
>
> I'm currently running Foldershare as a service on my WHS box. Will I be
> able
> do do the same with Live Sync?
>
> Regards,
>
> Bob
>
> "Francisco Garcia-Ascanio [MSFT]" wrote:
>

>> Hi Anthony,
>>
>> Thanks for your feedback. When we release the new client we'll help you
>> migrate over your personal libraries to the service so you can get back
>> to
>> synchronizing your files as quickly as possible. We've also been heavily
>> testing the new service to make sure it can handle our current user base.
>> Please let me know if you have any questions.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Francisco
>>
>> --
>> Francisco Garcia-Ascanio
>> Program Manager
>> Windows Live FolderShare
>>
>> "Anthony R. Gold" <not-for-mail@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:u7m9i4dsok4c4atrrtben0om4jk63iovrp@xxxxxx

>> > On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:16:56 -0800, "Anton Katz [MSFT]"
>> > <katz.anton@xxxxxx> wrote:
>> >
>> >> When Sync releases, FolderShare goes into retirement.
>> >
>> > No overlap, no phasing, no backup in case Sync has problems under load?
>> >
>> > This sounds more like how a videogame or some other piece of
>> > entertainment
>> > froth might be released rather than a serious service that some
>> > businesses
>> > have come to rely on.
>> >
>> > Tony
>> >

>>

Can you explain why there are three products that do the same thing?

Mesh
FolderShare
SkyDrive

Please claify . . .

Thank you.

"Anton Katz [MSFT]" wrote:

> Dear FolderShare friends,
>
> We want to let you know what's next for FolderShare, and to make you aware
> of some important upcoming changes.
>
> In December, we will release a new product called Windows Live Sync. You can
> think of it as FolderShare 2.0. It's going to look familiar and offer the
> same great features, plus:
>
> - More folders and files - sync up to 20 folders with 20,000 files each.
> - Integration with Windows Live ID - no more extra sign-in stuff to
> remember.
> - Integration with the Recyle Bin - no more separate Trash folder to fiddle
> with.
> - New client versions for both Windows and Mac.
> - Unicode support - sync files in other languages.
>
> A huge part of Sync's success story depends on FolderShare users like you.
> When Sync releases, FolderShare goes into retirement. That means your
> FolderShare software will stop working and will ask you to upgrade to Sync.
> Once you do, Sync will automatically rebuild your personal folders. We
> expect a lot of new users when Sync is released, so if you can't sign in
> right away, please give it a little time.
>
> Here's the part you need to pay attention to: Sync will not be able to
> rebuild your shared libraries. If you have a lot of shared libraries, you
> should hop over to the FolderShare website while it's still available and
> copy all that information. You'll need it to rebuild your shared libraries
> in Sync.
>
> You should also note that the Professional option is being retired with the
> FolderShare name. Sync has a single offer, which provides free
> synchronization for up to 20 libraries and 20,000 files. We'll be working to
> raise those numbers as our service grows.
>
> Thanks for being a FolderShare user! We're excited about delivering an even
> better file-synchronization experience to customers like you. We hope you'll
> come along as we move forward with Windows Live Sync.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> The Windows Live Sync (formerly FolderShare) team
>

Thanks for the update.

Will Live Sync also provide for a remote access as in FolderShare?


"Anton Katz [MSFT]" wrote:

> Dear FolderShare friends,
>
> We want to let you know what's next for FolderShare, and to make you aware
> of some important upcoming changes.
>
> In December, we will release a new product called Windows Live Sync. You can
> think of it as FolderShare 2.0. It's going to look familiar and offer the
> same great features, plus:
>
> - More folders and files - sync up to 20 folders with 20,000 files each.
> - Integration with Windows Live ID - no more extra sign-in stuff to
> remember.
> - Integration with the Recyle Bin - no more separate Trash folder to fiddle
> with.
> - New client versions for both Windows and Mac.
> - Unicode support - sync files in other languages.
>
> A huge part of Sync's success story depends on FolderShare users like you.
> When Sync releases, FolderShare goes into retirement. That means your
> FolderShare software will stop working and will ask you to upgrade to Sync.
> Once you do, Sync will automatically rebuild your personal folders. We
> expect a lot of new users when Sync is released, so if you can't sign in
> right away, please give it a little time.
>
> Here's the part you need to pay attention to: Sync will not be able to
> rebuild your shared libraries. If you have a lot of shared libraries, you
> should hop over to the FolderShare website while it's still available and
> copy all that information. You'll need it to rebuild your shared libraries
> in Sync.
>
> You should also note that the Professional option is being retired with the
> FolderShare name. Sync has a single offer, which provides free
> synchronization for up to 20 libraries and 20,000 files. We'll be working to
> raise those numbers as our service grows.
>
> Thanks for being a FolderShare user! We're excited about delivering an even
> better file-synchronization experience to customers like you. We hope you'll
> come along as we move forward with Windows Live Sync.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> The Windows Live Sync (formerly FolderShare) team
>

So are "libraries" the same as "folders" or two different things since
you use both in the same post: "sync up to 20 folders with 20,000
files each" -- "synchronization for up to 20 libraries and 20,000
files" -- makes me wonder.. again.. whether in order to be hired at MS
you have to pass a course in 'confusion' first... LOL
--
...my name is Art (artfudd)..
---and I'm not a PC, I am just OLD---
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"Anton Katz [MSFT]" <katz.anton@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:78491672-80B5-44FD-A2A4-7C209EE2BF47@xxxxxx

> Dear FolderShare friends,
>
> We want to let you know what's next for FolderShare, and to make you
> aware of some important upcoming changes.
>
> In December, we will release a new product called Windows Live Sync.
> You can think of it as FolderShare 2.0. It's going to look familiar
> and offer the same great features, plus:
>
> - More folders and files - sync up to 20 folders with 20,000 files
> each.
> - Integration with Windows Live ID - no more extra sign-in stuff to
> remember.
> - Integration with the Recyle Bin - no more separate Trash folder to
> fiddle with.
> - New client versions for both Windows and Mac.
> - Unicode support - sync files in other languages.
>
> A huge part of Sync's success story depends on FolderShare users
> like you. When Sync releases, FolderShare goes into retirement. That
> means your FolderShare software will stop working and will ask you
> to upgrade to Sync. Once you do, Sync will automatically rebuild
> your personal folders. We expect a lot of new users when Sync is
> released, so if you can't sign in right away, please give it a
> little time.
>
> Here's the part you need to pay attention to: Sync will not be able
> to rebuild your shared libraries. If you have a lot of shared
> libraries, you should hop over to the FolderShare website while it's
> still available and copy all that information. You'll need it to
> rebuild your shared libraries in Sync.
>
> You should also note that the Professional option is being retired
> with the FolderShare name. Sync has a single offer, which provides
> free synchronization for up to 20 libraries and 20,000 files. We'll
> be working to raise those numbers as our service grows.
>
> Thanks for being a FolderShare user! We're excited about delivering
> an even better file-synchronization experience to customers like
> you. We hope you'll come along as we move forward with Windows Live
> Sync.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> The Windows Live Sync (formerly FolderShare) team