Live Mesh - File Synchronization and Access Tool
What is Live Mesh?
Live Mesh solves the problem of having your files scattered across multiple computers by providing a way to synchronize files on all of your computers. You can also access your files from any computer with an Internet connection - for example, from the computer labs or the Library.
So, if you have a laptop that you take to class and a desktop computer at home, you can set them up to synchronize their files so that the notes you take in class, on your laptop, are available on your desktop computer.
Another great feature of Live Mesh is the ability to access your files from any computer with an Internet connection, through a web browser. For example, if you're in Van Pelt or one of the computer labs and need a file that's back at home on your desktop computer, you can just open up a web browser and get the file you need.
A good introduction to Mesh can be found here.
How can Mesh help me?
Here is a quick outline showing how Mesh could be of use to you in your studies.
Who can use Live Mesh?
Live Mesh is free and available to anyone with a Windows Live ID. If you use the Penn Live email service, you already have a Windows Live ID - the user name is your full SAS email address and your password is your Penn Live email password. If you don't use Penn Live to manage your SAS email, you can still use Live Mesh. More information about obtaining a Windows Live ID is available here.
What are the system requirements for Live Mesh?
Any computer with an Internet connection can access files stored in Live Mesh. File-synchronization features are available on both Windows and Mac. For full system requirements, please see the requirements page.
How can I get started using Live Mesh?
Once you've verified that you have a Windows Live ID, just go to http://mesh.com and log in with your Windows Live ID.
How can I learn how to use Live Mesh?
Information on using Mesh's features can be found here:
- Synchronizing folders
- Sharing folders
- Accessing your folders via the web
- Connecting to your computer remotely
- Accessing your folders from mobile devices