Windows Live Mesh, the Glossary
Windows Live Mesh (formerly known as Windows Live FolderShare, Live Mesh, and Windows Live Sync) is a discontinued free-to-use Internet-based file synchronization application by Microsoft designed to allow files and folders between two or more computers to be in sync with each other on Windows (Vista and later) and Mac OS X (v.[1]
Table of Contents
47 relations: API, Atom (web standard), Cloud storage, Communication protocol, Data synchronization, FeedSync, File sharing, File synchronization, Gigabyte, HTTP, International Data Group, Internet Explorer, JavaScript, JSON, LAMP (software bundle), Live Connect, MacOS, Managed code, Microsoft, Microsoft account, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Silverlight, Microsoft Windows, OneDrive, Paramount Streaming, PC World, Plain Old XML, Remote Desktop Services, Remote desktop software, REST, RSS, Software development kit, Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows API, Windows Essentials, Windows Live, Windows Live Devices, Windows Live Toolbar, Windows Mobile, Windows Photo Gallery, Windows Server, Windows Vista, Windows XP, ZDNET, .NET Framework.
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API
An is a way for two or more computer programs or components to communicate with each other.
Atom (web standard)
The name Atom applies to a pair of related Web standards.
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Cloud storage
Cloud storage is a model of computer data storage in which data, said to be on "the cloud", is stored remotely in logical pools and is accessible to users over a network, typically the Internet.
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Communication protocol
A communication protocol is a system of rules that allows two or more entities of a communications system to transmit information via any variation of a physical quantity.
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Data synchronization
Data synchronization is the process of establishing consistency between source and target data stores, and the continuous harmonization of the data over time.
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FeedSync
FeedSync for Atom and RSS, previously Simple Sharing Extensions, are extensions to RSS and Atom feed formats designed to enable the bi-directional synchronization of information by using a variety of data sources.
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File sharing
File sharing is the practice of distributing or providing access to digital media, such as computer programs, multimedia (audio, images and video), documents or electronic books.
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File synchronization
File synchronization (or syncing) in computing is the process of ensuring that computer files in two or more locations are updated via certain rules. Windows Live Mesh and file synchronization are data synchronization.
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Gigabyte
The gigabyte is a multiple of the unit byte for digital information.
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HTTP
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is an application layer protocol in the Internet protocol suite model for distributed, collaborative, hypermedia information systems.
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International Data Group
International Data Group (IDG, Inc.) is a market intelligence and demand generation company focused on the technology industry.
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Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer (formerly Microsoft Internet Explorer and Windows Internet Explorer, commonly abbreviated as IE or MSIE) is a retired series of graphical web browsers developed by Microsoft that were used in the Windows line of operating systems.
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JavaScript
JavaScript, often abbreviated as JS, is a programming language and core technology of the Web, alongside HTML and CSS.
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JSON
JSON (JavaScript Object Notation, pronounced or) is an open standard file format and data interchange format that uses human-readable text to store and transmit data objects consisting of attribute–value pairs and arrays (or other serializable values).
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LAMP (software bundle)
A LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, Perl/PHP/Python) is one of the most common software stacks for the web's most popular applications.
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Live Connect
Live Connect (previously Messenger Connect, Live Services and Windows Live Dev) is a collection of APIs and common controls that allow developers to have a deeper control and offers access to the core Windows Live services and data through open and easily accessible application programming interfaces (APIs). Windows Live Mesh and Live Connect are Windows Live.
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MacOS
macOS, originally Mac OS X, previously shortened as OS X, is an operating system developed and marketed by Apple since 2001.
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Managed code
Managed code is computer program code that requires and will execute only under the management of a Common Language Infrastructure (CLI); Virtual Execution System (VES); virtual machine, e.g..NET, CoreFX, or.NET Framework; Common Language Runtime (CLR); or Mono.
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Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational corporation and technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington.
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Microsoft account
A Microsoft account or MSA (previously known as Microsoft Passport,.NET Passport, and Windows Live ID) is a single sign-on personal user account for Microsoft customers to log in to consumer Microsoft services (like Outlook.com), devices running on one of Microsoft's current operating systems (e.g. Windows Live Mesh and Microsoft account are Windows Live.
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Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office, or simply Office, is a family of client software, server software, and services developed by Microsoft.
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Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Outlook is a personal information manager software system from Microsoft, available as a part of the Microsoft 365 software suites.
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Microsoft Silverlight
Microsoft Silverlight is a discontinued application framework designed for writing and running rich internet applications, similar to Adobe's runtime, Adobe Flash.
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Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows is a product line of proprietary graphical operating systems developed and marketed by Microsoft.
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OneDrive
Microsoft OneDrive is a file-hosting service operated by Microsoft. Windows Live Mesh and OneDrive are data synchronization, file hosting for Windows, file hosting for macOS and Windows Live.
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Paramount Streaming
Paramount Streaming (formerly CBS Digital Media, CBS Interactive, and ViacomCBS Streaming) is a division of Paramount Global that oversees the company's video streaming technology and direct-to-consumer services; including Pluto TV and Paramount+.
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PC World
PC World (stylized as PCWorld) is a global computer magazine published monthly by IDG.
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Plain Old XML
Plain Old XML (POX) is the basic XML, sometimes mixed in with other, blendable specifications like XML Namespaces, Dublin Core, XInclude and XLink.
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Remote Desktop Services
Remote Desktop Services (RDS), known as Terminal Services in Windows Server 2008 and earlier, is one of the components of Microsoft Windows that allow a user to initiate and control an interactive session on a remote computer or virtual machine over a network connection.
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Remote desktop software
In computing, the term remote desktop refers to a software- or operating system feature that allows a personal computer's desktop environment to be run remotely from one system (usually a PC, but the concept applies equally to a server or a smartphone), while being displayed on a separate client device.
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REST
REST (representational state transfer) is a software architectural style that was created to guide the design and development of the architecture for the World Wide Web.
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RSS (RDF Site Summary or Really Simple Syndication) is a web feed that allows users and applications to access updates to websites in a standardized, computer-readable format.
Software development kit
A software development kit (SDK) is a collection of software development tools in one installable package.
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Windows 2000
Windows 2000 is a major release of the Windows NT operating system developed by Microsoft and oriented towards businesses.
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Windows 7
Windows 7 is a major release of the Windows NT operating system developed by Microsoft.
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Windows API
The Windows API, informally WinAPI, is the foundational application programming interface (API) that allows a computer program to access the features of the Microsoft Windows operating system in which the program is running.
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Windows Essentials
Windows Essentials (formerly Windows Live Essentials and Windows Live Installer) is a discontinued suite of Microsoft freeware applications that includes email, instant messaging, photo sharing, blogging, and parental control software. Windows Live Mesh and Windows Essentials are Windows Live.
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Windows Live
Windows Live is a discontinued brand name for a set of web services and software products developed by Microsoft as part of its software-as-a-service platform.
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Windows Live Devices
Windows Live Devices was an online device management service as part of Windows Live which will allow users to centrally access and manage the synchronization of files stored on their computers, mobile devices, as well as other peripherals such as digital photo frames. Windows Live Mesh and Windows Live Devices are data synchronization and Windows Live.
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Windows Live Toolbar was a browser extension toolbar for Internet Explorer. Windows Live Mesh and Windows Live Toolbar are Windows Live.
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Windows Mobile
Windows Mobile was a mobile operating system developed by Microsoft for smartphones and personal digital assistants.
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Windows Photo Gallery
Windows Photo Gallery (formerly known as Windows Live Photo Gallery) is a discontinued image organizer, photo editor and photo sharing program. Windows Live Mesh and Windows Photo Gallery are Windows Live.
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Windows Server
Windows Server (formerly Windows NT Server) is a group of server operating systems (OS) that has been developed by Microsoft since 1993.
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Windows Vista
Windows Vista is a major release of the Windows NT operating system developed by Microsoft.
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Windows XP
Windows XP is a major release of Microsoft's Windows NT operating system.
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ZDNET
ZDNET is a business technology news website owned and operated by Red Ventures.
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.NET Framework
The.NET Framework (pronounced as "dot net") is a proprietary software framework developed by Microsoft that runs primarily on Microsoft Windows.
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See also
File hosting for Windows
- Amazon Drive
- Backblaze
- Bitcasa
- Box, Inc.
- CloudMe
- Cloudike
- Code42
- Comparison of file hosting services
- Comparison of online backup services
- Diino
- DirSync Pro
- Dmailer
- Dropbox
- Egnyte
- ElephantDrive
- Filecoin
- Fruux
- Google Drive
- IDrive Inc.
- IFolder
- IMesh
- KeepVault
- Livedrive
- Mozy
- Norton Zone
- OneDrive
- SOS Online Backup
- SecureSafe
- SparkleShare
- SpiderOak
- Style Jukebox
- Syncdocs
- Syncplicity
- Tresorit
- Ubuntu One
- Windows Live Mesh
- Yandex Disk
- ZumoDrive
File hosting for macOS
- Amazon Drive
- Bitcasa
- Box, Inc.
- CloudMe
- Cloudike
- Code42
- Comparison of file hosting services
- Comparison of online backup services
- Diino
- DirSync Pro
- Dmailer
- Dropbox
- Egnyte
- ElephantDrive
- Fruux
- Google Drive
- ICloud
- IDrive Inc.
- IFolder
- Livedrive
- Mozy
- Norton Zone
- OneDrive
- SOS Online Backup
- SecureSafe
- SpiderOak
- Syncplicity
- Tresorit
- Ubuntu One
- Windows Live Mesh
- Yandex Disk
- ZumoDrive
Windows Live
- DeltaSync
- Games and applications for Windows Live Messenger
- Live Connect
- MSN Messenger
- Microsoft Live Labs
- Microsoft Points
- Microsoft account
- Microsoft family features
- Office Live
- OneDrive
- OneDrive Groups
- Outlook.com
- Windows Essentials
- Windows Live
- Windows Live Agents
- Windows Live Alerts
- Windows Live Barcode
- Windows Live Call
- Windows Live Devices
- Windows Live Events
- Windows Live Expo
- Windows Live Favorites
- Windows Live FrameIt
- Windows Live Gallery
- Windows Live Home
- Windows Live Mail
- Windows Live Mesh
- Windows Live OneCare
- Windows Live OneCare Safety Scanner
- Windows Live Personalized Experience
- Windows Live Spaces
- Windows Live TV
- Windows Live Toolbar
- Windows Live Video Messages
- Windows Live Web Messenger
- Windows Live Writer
- Windows Movie Maker
- Windows Photo Gallery
- Windows Search
References
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Live_Mesh
Also known as FolderShare, Live Framework, Live Mesh, Live Sync, Microsoft Live Mesh, Windows Live Core, Windows Live FolderShare, Windows Live Sync.