So I've been running SkyDrive through its paces since it was launched ten days ago. I am, of course, a Microsoft employee: however I have no knowledge of any internal SkyDrive plans. All my knowledge on this topic is in the public domain.

At first I thought I'd be crying out for a Windows client (like folder share) - but I found the drag and drop browser add-in to be more than satisfactory. I'd like a little more control on downloading (it requires just one more click than I'd prefer). The folder creation and sharing is very clever. The user experience is very clear, concise and straightforward.

I'd dying to have access to a SkyDrive API. I'd love to be able to programmatically upload a document and share it with a set of Passport identities (sorry Windows Live IDs). Check In/Out of docs would also be great. I don't need any fancy doc merging - just a flag saying it's checked out by someone.

I'm also curious as to the storage quota. I'm currently using 244.5 MB of my 500 MB. Hopefully they'll let us pay for me.

My only serious criticism is the inability to share folders/docs with users who aren't in my Messenger Friends List. I'd love to be able to type in an email address. If the person has a Passport (sorry Windows Live ID) then it 'just works' - if not then they can get an email telling them of the sharing and inviting them to sign up.

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