This is a rapidly changing situation, so stay-tuned for updates. Then there s what some call the also-rans. These are a variety of removable storage disks that are made by one company and only work on their device. The recent bankruptcy of a leading maker of this kind of proprietary system left many users with few options for repairs, replacements and disks. For this reason, many consumers are wary of the next big thing in storage systems.
Online storage is available for free and as a rental item on the Internet.
This is useful for people who travel, and for those who need a place to park copies of original files for later use. Online storage is also a great way to share images with groups of people who need them for publications, Web sites and other collaborative situations. For best results, you will need a fast connection, unless you are storing small or compressed images for Web use.