Oh No! XMarks is Undone!
Sep 30, 2010, 1:52 am
#17
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hahaha, you forget the smiley face.
Were you serious? Do you honestly think there's a long term sustainable model for free software that doesn't have any possible revenue stream associated with it? (I think you have to consider university or government support a revenue source for this.)
-David
Were you serious? Do you honestly think there's a long term sustainable model for free software that doesn't have any possible revenue stream associated with it? (I think you have to consider university or government support a revenue source for this.)
-David
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Sep 30, 2010, 1:49 pm
#18
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According to this article in wired.com, Xmarks may survive as a paid service. They're looking for 100,000 people to pledge $10 each to keep it going. If you pledge and they don't get enough, it doesn't cost you a thing. If it tips, the $10 buys a year's subscription (or, I think, you can even duck out on your pledge).
Sep 30, 2010, 10:58 pm
#19
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Sometimes you have to put your money where your mouth is. I'd pay $10-15/year for Xmarks, but that might not be enough.
Still, I signed the petition. Only 95,000 more people to go!
Still, I signed the petition. Only 95,000 more people to go!
Oct 8, 2010, 7:34 am
#20
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Latest update from cnet.com here. First two paragraphs of article:
The public announcement last month that browser bookmark sync company Xmarks was out of money and options and preparing to shut down may be the thing that saves the service, even while the company itself ceases to exist.
CEO James Joaquin has been uncommonly forthright in his blog about the events, miscalculations, and market changes that led to the failure of the Xmarks business. He also told me he's been gratified and surprised by the serious interest he's been getting from potential acquirers now that the company has stated it has no independent future. Joaquin said in a blog post today that he now has "multiple offers on the table" from potential acquiring companies and that he expects no service interruption...
CEO James Joaquin has been uncommonly forthright in his blog about the events, miscalculations, and market changes that led to the failure of the Xmarks business. He also told me he's been gratified and surprised by the serious interest he's been getting from potential acquirers now that the company has stated it has no independent future. Joaquin said in a blog post today that he now has "multiple offers on the table" from potential acquiring companies and that he expects no service interruption...
Oct 14, 2010, 9:18 am
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The genius of xmarks was that it was cross-platform, so one could sync IE, safari, firefox, etc. on different or the same computers. The built-in sync features require the same browser on all computers, which may not work if you, e.g., are stuck with a certain browser on your work computer.
Dec 2, 2010, 3:26 pm
#23
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Originally Posted by wired.com
Xmarks Lives: LastPass Buys Downtrodden Bookmark Syncing Service
Just when we all thought wed never see it again, the cross-browser bookmark syncing service Xmarks has received a life-saving injection.
The company has been acquired by LastPass, maker of a cross-browser password manager and form filler add-on. The deal was announced Thursday, and terms were not disclosed.
Xmarks will live on as a freemium service. The initial cross-browser syncing tool youre already familiar with will be free, but users will be encouraged to upgrade to a paid subscription to unlock ...
Just when we all thought wed never see it again, the cross-browser bookmark syncing service Xmarks has received a life-saving injection.
The company has been acquired by LastPass, maker of a cross-browser password manager and form filler add-on. The deal was announced Thursday, and terms were not disclosed.
Xmarks will live on as a freemium service. The initial cross-browser syncing tool youre already familiar with will be free, but users will be encouraged to upgrade to a paid subscription to unlock ...
Dec 20, 2010, 1:41 pm
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On the downside the BB version can be greatly improved and the iPhone version is not as seamless as the web (FF or IE) versions.
Dec 20, 2010, 4:56 pm
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I signed up for LastPass Premium and added XMarks earlier this month. I have been using LastPass since April or so and I love it. It is by far better than anything else I have tried and has some very nice security features for travelers. I have recommended them to everyone in my family and many of my co-workers.
On the downside the BB version can be greatly improved and the iPhone version is not as seamless as the web (FF or IE) versions.
On the downside the BB version can be greatly improved and the iPhone version is not as seamless as the web (FF or IE) versions.
Mar 30, 2018, 4:34 pm
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Now Lastpass says they're dropping Xmarks.
Will yet someone else pick it up?
Will yet someone else pick it up?
Xmarks update
On May 1, 2018, we will be shutting down Xmarks. Your account will remain active until then, including the syncing of your bookmarks. After that date, your bookmarks should remain in any previously accessed browser, but they will no longer sync and your account will be deactivated.
On May 1, 2018, we will be shutting down Xmarks. Your account will remain active until then, including the syncing of your bookmarks. After that date, your bookmarks should remain in any previously accessed browser, but they will no longer sync and your account will be deactivated.
Apr 5, 2018, 11:18 pm
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