gmailfs/gspace

sulekha

where can i find a utility/software in ubuntu that enables user to use their gmail account as an online file storage device,????


throbbing brain
sudo apt-get install gmailfs

sulekha

can u suggest a link/tutorial as on how to set-up and use gmailfs on ubuntu


floke
There's also a Firefox extension that does this.

powadha

Or you can just save the trouble and install the Firefox extension https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/1593/

I've played a bit with libgmail for fun a while back and found it very buggy and slow. Perhaps it has become better but well, too much work for very little gain. The extension installs in seconds and does the job.

Just for the fun of getting it to work this is a nice howto though.


see:-http://www.getgspace.com/howitworks.html
User's guide

1. Once installed Gspace, open your Firefox browser. To access Gspace go to: Tools > Gspace. The Gspace console will appear on screen.

2. Manage your Gmail accounts. You can set up as many as you want. Remember that each one provides 2Gb of storage.

3. Login to any of your Gmail accounts.

4. Gspace console is divided in 4 key areas for you to manage your files: My Computer / My Gspace / Transfers / Status.

5. Enjoy Gspace features:

* File Transfer: to manage files
* Player Mode: to listen your stored music files directly from Gspace
* Photo Mode: to view your collection of pictures
* Gmail Drive: to manage your Gdrive files as well