Is there a way to use the iCloud framework with keeping my data local?
Even before the coming to light of the NSA scandal and Apple's involvement in it, I wasn't really comfortable with uploading my data into the iCloud. After all, there's an american saying that "possession is 80% of ownership". Frankly, I don't want to give Apple de facto ownership of my data.
What I was hence hoping for was to buy a mac mini server edition and maybe change some preferences in order to switch my data storage and syncing location from North Carolina to my cupboard, maybe additionally providing that service to my entire family.
Some Aplle "genius" told me that wasn't possible, the iCloud-Servers being "hardwired" into the software.
Is that the case, or is there some way around this, maybe? I already am using Dropbox to sync photos with my devices and some family, but I really would like to have the option to change the server adress of my iCloud installation, as it would make stuff really a lot simpler and more integrated.
Thanks for any reply and advice.
In this case - Dear Apple MacOS X engineers. Pretty pleeeeeeeease incorporate such a feature in the next version of OSX (Server). That probably wouldn't go well with your buddies at Fort Meade, but might open a big chunk of the retail market for server products.
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says:
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