What is needed for file sharing on the web

These are the functionality that is needed for managing files on the web for an individual:

• A secure place to store files
• An easy tool for upload and download
• A tool to backup file
• A tool to synchronize folders
• A tool to share these files online
• A tool that makes the content appealing to whoever receives these files
• A tool to manage family and friends contacts

To manage the content:

1. For pictures, the page is shown as a picture gallery
2. For Video, the page contains the video and the tool to run the video
3. For Music, the same as video
4. For all other files make it easy for the user to view or download the file

These are the functionality that is needed for managing files on the web for a group:

1. A secure and place for the group to save and retrieve files
2. A large folder
3. An owner for the group
4. Tools for the owner to mange the group (members, access and content)
5. Tools for the users
6. Notification. If a file is added, modified or deleted all group members are notified
7. A calender for scheduling tasks
8. A history log for recording all actions taken by the group

Binfire.com is not there yet, but they are moving in that direction. The folks at Binfire.com are putting a lot of effort to make file sharing and collaboration on the web as easy as possible.

David