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Box.net is an online storage, file hosting, and file sharing service that allows individuals to access and share files online.
History
Box.net was originally founded in 2005 as a college business project with a vision of connecting people, devices and networks. Launched officially in March 2006.[1] Box.net currently provides secure online file storage and sharing functionality to over 900,000 registered users, serving files to millions of people around the world. Box.net's unique platform allows personal and commercial content to be accessible, sharable, and storable in any format from anywhere. Box.net is currently based in Palo Alto, CA, and is backed by Draper Fisher Jurvetson.
There are different payment plans which one can sign up for, the more paid the more features and/or space available.
Features
- Box Widget, an embeddable flash player that accesses a user's files from those stored in their account. link
- Public Boxes - similar to a blog, but focused on displaying files. example box
- Enabled Applications - save to box or share files from several applications including Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Open Office and others.
- Edit Documents online - using ZoHo users can edit word and excel documents online.
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Websites Using Box.net API
References
External links
- Box.net
- Interview with the creators Seattle Times
- Wall Street Journal Article
- Businesshackers.com review
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