Chapter 11. Introducing Ubuntu One

• What Can I Do with Ubuntu One?

• How Much Does Ubuntu One Cost?

• How Do I Begin?

• Syncing Files

• Syncing Contacts

• Syncing Notes

• Syncing Bookmarks

• Special Features of Ubuntu One Mobile

• Summary

Ubuntu one is cloud storage that integrates perfectly into your Ubuntu desktop. Both the cloud storage and the desktop client were created and are maintained by Canonical. Canonical also runs the Ubuntu One service. Users sign up for an account and may then sync files between their computer and a server on the internet. From there, files may be accessed by other computers with an Ubuntu One client installed, via a web browser, or using a paid mobile phone service.

What Can I Do with Ubuntu One?

Ubuntu One works ...

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