BigDisk

BigDisk is an exciting new service from Horizon Hosting which lets you use the internet like a large hard drive. All your information is stored securely so no one but you can get to it. You may also choose to share your files with co-workers and BigDisk will make it easy to do so. Use it when you like, however you like.

How it works

After setting up a BigDisk account with us, we will provide you with software that will present your BigDisk file space as a drive on your system. You can then drag and drop files into the drive as if it was another hard drive.

It couldn't be simpler.

Uses for BigDisk:
  • Backup - BigDisk comes with software which can automatically backup your important files to BigDisk
  • Offsite file storage - When mother nature strikes, almost nothing can prevent data loss. Floods and fires can destroy your data in minutes, unless your data is stored off your computer, such as on BigDisk
  • Secure file storage - Prevents thieves from stealing your data
  • File archiving - Store your old files on BigDisk and never worry about losing CD's again
  • Share large files with co-workers - Share your BigDisk account with co-workers so files are accessible by everyone no matter where they are
Features of BigDisk
  • Pay as you go pricing - Convenient pay as you go pricing lets you pay only for the space you use
  • Unlimited storage - Store an unlimited amount of data on BigDisk
  • Use it on as many computers as you like - Use BigDisk on as many computers as you like
  • Multiple OS support - BigDisk supports Windows Mac and Linux
  • Your data is your data - No one else can access your data. Not even us!

Pricing

Subscription$20.00
Cost per gigabyte$0.23
Transfer in$0.15
Transfer out$0.26

Pricing is calculated on a monthly basis. Costs above are per month. Transfer in represents data in gigabytes from your system to ours. Transfer out represents data in gigabytes from BigDisk to your systems.

Example: Jenny subscribes to BigDisk and uploads approximately 1 gigabyte a month, and has 20 gigabytes on BigDisk at any one time, it would cost her $24.75 a month. $20 + (0.23*20) + (0.15*1) = $24.75

System Requirements

Windows - 3 MB
  • Supports Windows 2000/XP
  • Supports Windows Vista
  • Supports Windows Server 2003/2008
  • No spyware, bundles, or ads included
  • Simple install and uninstall

Mac - 5 MB
  • Universal Binary - PowerPC and Intel Macs
  • Requires Mac OSX 10.3.9 or later
  • No spyware, bundles, or ads included
  • Simple install and uninstall

Linux - 5 MB
  • Requires Linux x86 with KDE or GNOME desktop (GTK2 libraries)
  • Command-line only version included as well
  • No spyware, bundles, or ads included
  • Simple install and uninstall

Prices are AUD and inclusive of GST.