Microsoft Boosts SkyDrive Software, Storage

Microsoft beat Google Drive to the punch and took a swing at Dropbox for good measure with its SkyDrive update this week. SkyDrive for Windows lets Windows Vista and Windows 7 PCs sync SkyDrive files and folders just like Dropbox does. Once you've installed the software, you can use Windows Explorer the same way with SkyDrive as you would with any other Windows folder or file. 

Hot on Microsoft's heels, Google announced Google Drive shortly afterward. Look for a BYTE review soon.

You can download the free SkyDrive software from https://apps.live.com/skydrive. The installation includes a quick tutorial. You'll need a Microsoft Windows Live ID. If you have used SkyDrive, Hotmail, Messsenger, or other Microsoft online products, you can use the same ID.

How Google Drive will compare to Dropbox

Summary: It seems that the long-rumored Google Drive is finally going to show up. From what we know now about it at this point, here’s how will it compare to Dropbox and other popular cloud storage services.

A real Google Drive in the cloud seems to be on its way

It looks like the Google Drive is actually going to show up next week. Tellingly, when I asked Google what the truth was about the rumours, Google had nothing to say instead of their usual “official” no-comment when I ask them about subjects they’re not ready to talk about. So, I think at long last that Google Drive really is on its way.