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Message: <blockquote data-quote="medfordite" data-source="post: 1316972" data-attributes="member: 205203">I can tell you that most web hosts allow through their cPanel disk access called "webdisk".  This is similar to drop box in the sense that it allows you to drag/drop your files to your server.  One caveat though that you will run into that I have also run into is that just about any web host is going to prevent you from uploading/sending files to their servers that are not related to web technology or common files such as as photos for products, blogs etc.  The fear is they don't want you to stress their already loaded down bandwidth.  Most of the web hosting companies are on shared servers which means that with your site, you are sharing the same disk and bandwidth as other users in their own little 'bubble' in the cloud. To really take advantage of what you are wanting is to purchase/lease a dedicated server which lets you store your files.  Only downside to leasing your own server is the cost and the amount of knowledge required to install your server software.  Think of those as renting a blank system with the Linux operating system installed, but nothing else.  You need to have Shell knowledge to install Apache, Tomcat, Cherokee, Litespeed or whatever server you want.  From there, it is a matter of configuring things such as installing MySQL, phpMyAdmin, etc...By the time you do that, you would be just as well off by purchasing online backup through Dropbox, Mozy or Carbonite.  If you use the other two beside Dropbox, don't count on easy retrieval of your data in the event of needing a restore as they split your files up through multiple data centers to facilitate security. --------I have caught your vision of a cloud based desktop if you will like Gho.st used to be.  EyeOS makes a pretty good Desktop as well as Lucid Desktop if you are looking for a cloud based Desktop where you can work from the web.  But again, your limitations on web hosting will be present for file storage. Pogo Plug makes a good NAS from what I understand when it comes to making your own web server.   Also, with the right scripts, you can make just about any personal computer into a NAS.  Thinks like FreeNAS or Openfiler come with built in Web Interfaces.  Limitation to those though is your home network's upload speed when sending files to you from remote.  Most will lock down at 1.5mbs up unless you pay for more.  Of course, if you don't mind that, then simply pick up a spare system from Craigslist or your favorite used item site for dirt cheap and convert it into a NAS.  <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> I have two boxes right now under my iMac which serve multiple purposes.  1 Box is my Asterisk Box for my business (I am a webmaster, hosting provider and pc repair tech), which also picks up my email and pushes it to my phone, and then the other box is getting ready to be FreeNAS'd for my external drive I have attached to the iMac.</blockquote>

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