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0 pointstyre10y ago0 comments

> when files go away.

Can you expand on that? What do you see replacing files?

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i suppose that once every software comes from the cloud and their data is stored in the cloud as well, you'll barely "see" your files anymore.

but i don't think it will happen anytime soon. even on iOS, i often find the need to make data backups using files.

azinman210y ago

Data backups of what?

iCloud backs up your entire phone. Most apps store stuff remotely on their servers. And even in the case of photos various services will sync those off your phone as well.

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azinman210y ago

Everything is shifting to mobile and web, and we don't have files on mobile or web.

josteink10y ago

> we don't have files on mobile or web

Iphone user spotted.

On my Android I have a full file system, with files, and I intend to keep it that way.

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bsaul10y ago

i suppose that once every software comes from the cloud and their data is stored in the cloud as well, you'll barely "see" your files anymore.

but i don't think it will happen anytime soon. even on iOS, i often find the need to make data backups using files.

azinman210y ago

Data backups of what?

iCloud backs up your entire phone. Most apps store stuff remotely on their servers. And even in the case of photos various services will sync those off your phone as well.

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azinman210y ago

Everything is shifting to mobile and web, and we don't have files on mobile or web.

josteink10y ago

> we don't have files on mobile or web

Iphone user spotted.

On my Android I have a full file system, with files, and I intend to keep it that way.

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