Open Source Cloud for Windows?

Question

I'm having trouble finding a cloud computing software that can be installed on Windows. (preferrably open source)

Services I've looked into but do not like:
Tonido - not a real cloud, your computer runs as a file server, all the information still routes through Tonido's servers

Tonidoplug/Pogoplug - have to buy their hardware

owncloud/EyeOS/Eucalyptus - developed for Linux, no .exe installable on windows, sync/WebDav remote authentication issues with windows machines

Dropbox/Windows Live/Amazon CloudDrive/Google/iCloud/etc. - third-party hosting on their servers, very limited space

Answer 1

You don't understand what the cloud really is, do you? All cloud hosting services are essentially file servers, and those servers are typically third-party servers so you don't have to host your own files on your own servers. Try ADrive...that's a pretty good cloud storage service. Most cloud services are run on Linux-based systems, hence why most of the software is available for Linux systems (or BSD systems).

Answer 2

I'm not sure about it being Open Source, but Bitcasa is providing infinite cloud storage space during its beta. (They've confirmed that afterwards, it's going to be $10 a month for infinite storage. I won't be surprised if they have a Free option with fairly large space.)



It has a waiting list, but you can simply sign up with your e-mail at http://www.bitcasa.com and wait for an invitation. I use it quite a bit now to "Cloudify" my folders.



If you want, you can also message me and I'll send you an e-mail with an invitation link. (I have 9 left, though that'll fall soon enough.)



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However, if you want cloud COMPUTING, I can't recommend much. There is a Java application somewhere that connects to a cloud-based Fedora (Linux) operating system, but I can't remember the name. There's an iPhone app as well, but that's twenty bucks.

Answer 3

a million. Make a certificates mandatory as properly the stupid OS. style of like a PIN. 2. do away with that f^cking Library characteristic. 3. Make folders shareable with different OS And, you snicker, however the transport of utility would be precisely what I even have defined. anyone watched Apple's iStore concept. Intel, google, and Amazon are slightly past to the curve in this one than Microsoft. google does it suitable, by employing a great way. This 'walled-backyard' concept would be formed by employing lobbying and political contributions. i do no longer visualize Microsoft's patent-infringement claims against Linux as powerful. I do see Oracle gutting google's utility contributions. Microsoft might desire to never be open source. They have been given to the place they are employing an Economist and a legal professional. Microsoft does not innovate.

Answer 4

The Cloud is so powerful man. The whole point is that you can have an iPad and have UNLIMITED storage. Check out Dropbox. It is free. http://db.tt/v3VNeX7.