Currently existing file libraries do a great job of archiving and storing important files, but they frequently have some limitations or problems that have not really been addressed. This blog post will outline the biggest issues that we have noticed and how files.fm Library is looking to solve them. Issue 1: Where to Store Files That Are…
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Creating a P2P digital file library — the who, the how, the why
In one of our first posts we outlined the most notable problems with online file storage and sharing and briefly mentioned our ambitious plan to solve them by creating the Files.fm Library. In this article we will briefly introduce the main concepts and technological aspects involved in creating it. Files.fm Library will combine all existing files.fm services…

The advantages of selling your files using a file storage platform
Nowadays there are many platforms where you can sell your digital files, however none of these file shops is operated by a file storage service. This gives us some unique advantages that distinguish us from our competitors. Embed the file shop in your website There are many file shop services available, but all of them…

Redesigning files.fm for a more user-friendly experience
Today we’re announcing the biggest change to files.fm look in our 10-year history. Well, the second biggest, if we want to be honest — in 2008 we looked even more different. But still, even if our design transforms, our core values and functionality remain unchanged. The decision to revamp our design did not come easy…

File sync vs file backup
These two terms have frequently been used interchangeably, but there are some significant differences that should be noted before deciding whether you need to use backup or sync to protect your files, or maybe both to be more productive and safer on the same time. The main differences Backup is the most common way for…

Online file sharing: how convenience impacts our decisions
One of the first things that were built after the creation of Internet were file sharing networks. The very first notable prototype for file storage and sharing — the bulleting board system — was created even before the World Wide Web. After a couple of decades of some more and some less successful services, the…

The story of files.fm
Files.fm is one of the oldest file storage and sharing services — the domain name was registered in 2007, while the full service launched in 2008. For comparison — Dropbox, one of the most popular file hosting services, was founded in 2007, while Google Drive was launched in 2012. In a way, files.fm was part…