The Confusion of Microsoft Live and its Sync Solutions
Since its conception, I always thought even each component offers great innovation but as a whole, Windows Live seems to be in the great state of confusion. Today, Arstechnica further explains the chaos of several sync products found within Windows Live. While they offers distinct functionalities, These three products have major overlaps which can be potentially confusing to consumers:
- Windows Live Sync (formerly known as FolderSync) is a product meant for syncing files across two or more computers in a peer to peer fashion (XP, Vista, and Mac OS X) and sharing them with other people. The Wave 3 version will integrate with Windows Live Photo Gallery.
- Windows Live SkyDrive is a service that gives you online storage for uploading files and sharing them with other people. The Wave 3 version will integrate with Windows Live Photos.
- Live Mesh is a syncing mediator for files across computers, mobile devices, and with other people. It also allows you to remotely control Windows PCs and has an App Catalog where developers will be able to release their apps that work seamlessly online and offline. Of the three, it is the biggest project and goes beyond just Windows Live.
The confusion seems to be the new shift of software development directions led by Ray Ozzie, the new chief Architect.
"This philosophy of independent innovation—really making progress before you pursue serious integration, is something Ray pushed very strongly," as stated in the recent Wired article entitled Ray Ozzie Wants to Push Microsoft Back Into Startup Mode.
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