Apple updates .Mac

Apple today announced an update to .Mac, its suite of web services that include email, photo/file sharing, online storage/backup, and more. The company is now offering an easier way for users to access iDisk public folders--via the Web. "We're pleased to announce a new simpler way to access iDisk Public folders with a browser. Simply entering the URL idisk.mac.com/membername-Public now produces a page that automatically includes download links for whatever's currently in membername's Public folder. All you need to do is give the URL for your iDisk Public folder to the friends and colleagues you share with. They'll see and be able to download whatever you put in there, whenever they visit the page." In addition, users can also now allow other users to upload files to their iDisk public folders. It also supports a password feature to restrict uploads. As with many of its products, Apple also provides a word of warning: "Finally, it goes without saying but we're going to say it again anyway: You can only legally share what you own and have the right to share."

by MacNN Staff