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Microsoft has started sending e-mails indicating they are now providing 25GB on SkyDrive and upgrading Office Live Workspace accounts to Windows Live SkyDrive. For those who have no idea what this technology is, Office Live Workspace allows for the sharing, collaboration, and storage of documents for owners of Microsoft Office 2010.
By moving everything to SkyDrive, Microsoft is looking to eliminate the double workspace situation that has existed since the released of Office Live Workspace. Some SkyDrive features also include basic remote desktop connections to multiple computers and features of the Office Live Workspare environment are very similar to those of other "online file synchronization services" like Dropbox, Onebox, etc.
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By moving everything to SkyDrive, Microsoft is looking to eliminate the double workspace situation that has existed since the released of Office Live Workspace. Some SkyDrive features also include basic remote desktop connections to multiple computers and features of the Office Live Workspare environment are very similar to those of other "online file synchronization services" like Dropbox, Onebox, etc.
After upgrading, you will received the notice:
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The information you provided about Microsoft's transition from Office Live Workspace to Windows Live SkyDrive is quite historical. Let's break down some key points based on the details you've shared:
1. Office Live Workspace and Windows Live SkyDrive Transition:
- Office Live Workspace: It was a service that allowed users of Microsoft Office 2010 to store, share, and collaborate on documents online.
- Windows Live SkyDrive: This service provided users with cloud storage facilities, offering up to 25 GB of storage space for files. It also integrated features like viewing and editing Microsoft Office documents using Office Web Apps.
2. Purpose of Transition:
- Streamlining Services: The transition aimed to consolidate the online file storage and collaboration services provided by Microsoft by merging Office Live Workspace into the Windows Live SkyDrive platform.
3. Key Features:
- 25 GB Storage: Users were informed that they could now store and share files up to 25 GB on Windows Live SkyDrive.
- Office Web Apps: The availability of Office Web Apps allowed users to view and edit Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote documents directly from the SkyDrive platform.
4. Comparison with Other Services:
- Similarities to Dropbox, Onebox, etc.: Microsoft's SkyDrive offered features akin to those of other online file synchronization services like Dropbox and Onebox, making it a versatile tool for storage and collaboration.
5. Notification of Upgrade:
- Users who were part of this transition received notifications informing them about the upgrade to Windows Live SkyDrive and the new features available to them.
This transition was a significant move by Microsoft to enhance its online storage and collaboration capabilities, aligning with the trends in cloud storage and remote access to files and documents.
1. Office Live Workspace and Windows Live SkyDrive Transition:
- Office Live Workspace: It was a service that allowed users of Microsoft Office 2010 to store, share, and collaborate on documents online.
- Windows Live SkyDrive: This service provided users with cloud storage facilities, offering up to 25 GB of storage space for files. It also integrated features like viewing and editing Microsoft Office documents using Office Web Apps.
2. Purpose of Transition:
- Streamlining Services: The transition aimed to consolidate the online file storage and collaboration services provided by Microsoft by merging Office Live Workspace into the Windows Live SkyDrive platform.
3. Key Features:
- 25 GB Storage: Users were informed that they could now store and share files up to 25 GB on Windows Live SkyDrive.
- Office Web Apps: The availability of Office Web Apps allowed users to view and edit Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote documents directly from the SkyDrive platform.
4. Comparison with Other Services:
- Similarities to Dropbox, Onebox, etc.: Microsoft's SkyDrive offered features akin to those of other online file synchronization services like Dropbox and Onebox, making it a versatile tool for storage and collaboration.
5. Notification of Upgrade:
- Users who were part of this transition received notifications informing them about the upgrade to Windows Live SkyDrive and the new features available to them.
This transition was a significant move by Microsoft to enhance its online storage and collaboration capabilities, aligning with the trends in cloud storage and remote access to files and documents.
