01-20-2013, 06:26 PM | #31 |
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That space sounds interesting.
I'd jump on it if I still hadn't used all the space Box handed out during their Android promotion. |
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Even before the recent lawsuits, I wouldn't trust Dotcom with my files.
Seriously, read up on all the scams he's run before you put anything even remotely personal on Mega. |
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01-20-2013, 10:30 PM | #33 |
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That's a good point, but this time the site seems to be built from the ground up to prevent him or anyone else that runs the site from having access to any of the files. The files are encrypted to an almost ridiculous extent and Mega doesn't have access to the key. It's to the point where if you lose your password for the site, your'e basically SOL because Mega can't even recover your password.
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The only thing I am fretting about is that if you use the site, you might be placed on a US Govt list of suspected "traffickers" in illegal data and your ISP will delve into your activities.
Having been on the other side, I try to avoid lists of any kind. |
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I'm not supporting those scum. Will never use that service.
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That doesn't change the fact that he's a self-aggrandizing embezzler who I wouldn't trust with anything, let alone a copy of my data. Quote:
So users can't request a new password, if they lost the old one? |
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01-21-2013, 01:52 PM | #38 |
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01-21-2013, 02:29 PM | #39 |
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Dunno if you've seen this Gizmodo article or not. The Passive Voice article that links to it is called "This service could dismantle copyright forever."
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01-21-2013, 02:59 PM | #40 |
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I don't understand how the site works.
Everything is encrypted locally before uploading. You send the download link to someone else. How can they download it without the encryption key? |
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With something like this, the original uploader could add a temporary password, allowing someone else to decrypt the content, and have the password later removed again. For that to work with online storage like mega.co.nz, without sharing the actual password with the hoster, one would have to be able to modify the header of the encrypted content without having to reupload everything again. |
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01-21-2013, 04:19 PM | #43 |
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Thanks. So each file could have separate keys or even multiple keys. Would these then need to be stored in computer's memory?
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Or are you saying that the site owner could actually identify ways to get at the data stored? Or neither, lol. Or is the question: how does one share data with others? So, if someone opens an account, loads their data and then wants to share it with others then that is possible by doing? I know for example, that I've used data share sites to download upgraded Blackberry phone software that wasn't available in my country at that stage, but was officially available in another country. And to test beta software. So, is that sort of sharing available using Mega? Edit: I think I've answered my own question below. Last edited by Lynx-lynx; 01-21-2013 at 05:12 PM. Reason: Add the Edit |
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' .... with a single right-click, I can generate a download link for the album. And then I can send it to whoever I want. It's Megaupload with a file manager.' * So, if law authorities suspected someone they would also be sent the stuff generated through that person. Not by identifying that they're law authorities, but by seeking the stuff in whatever way others were seeking it ie providing an email address or whatever. From an outsider looking in, it seems that it would be easier to catch people sharing stuff once word got around about 'popular' downloads, irrespective whether it's legal or illegal transfer. PS: I use 'stuff' to explain any kinds of data * Gizmodo Last edited by Lynx-lynx; 01-21-2013 at 05:14 PM. |
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