Microsoft rolls out HTML5 SkyDrive

Microsoft has announced an HTML5 version of its SkyDrive online storage system, boasting that the new service is faster, easier to navigate and makes your photos more beautiful.
With the major companies all looking to the cloud, Microsoft is keen to make the most of its existing online strengths, including its well received SkyDrive storage solution.
An HTML5 version is in keeping with its push towards the web standard, and allows the browser to take advantage of hardware acceleration to speed up its offering.
Time-saving
"Common tasks and scenarios, like clicking on folders and navigating photo albums will go from 6-9 seconds down to 100-300 milliseconds," explains Microsoft.
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