- Should I used a local application or cloud based?
- What do I need to make it work?
- Will it cost me anything?
- How secure will my data and my backups be?
- Will my data be readily accessible?
- How many versions of my files are there?
I'll answer these as they pertain to Ubuntu One
- Ubuntu One is a cloud based file synchronization tool.
- On Ubuntu, the application can be found by clicking on the envelope icon on your top panel
- There is no cost to an individual user who is only using 5 gigabytes of space and this is more than most people will use
- Your data will remain on your laptop but will be synchronized with the Ubuntu One servers which use both SSL and secure certificates. The certificates ensure that you are communicating with an Ubuntu One server and SSL encrypts the data as it is being transmitted. This is the same method that is used by most banks so your data should be secure. However, you should only use any cloud based application with caution and never store any files with information which you should never share in public like your DOB and place of birth, home address, vacation plans, password clues, social security number, etc.
- Since your data is still on your laptop it is always accessible there but you can also login to the website at https://one.ubuntu.com. The https lets you know that the site is secure and will require you to accept a certificate when you log in.
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