xmarks is shutting down :(

[KeypoX]

Wow they have really make improvements lately, and new features. This sucks...

[Xmarks logo]

Dear Xmarks User,

We've always said we won't email you unless it's important; this is one of those occasions:

Xmarks will be shutting down our free browser synchronization services on January 10, 2011. For details on how to transition to recommended alternatives, consult this page.

For the full story behind the Xmarks shutdown, please read our blog post.http://blog.xmarks.com/?p=1886

Thank you for being a part of the Xmarks community; we apologize for any inconvenience this step may cause you. We believe we have the best users in the world, and we hope your bookmarks find a new and happy home soon.

Asynchronously,

— The Xmarks Team

You are receiving this mail because you have an Xmarks account in good standing registered to this email address.

 

[Chiefcrowe]

yeah that sucks but it may not be completely gone yet!

http://news.cnet.com/8301-27076_3-20018209-248.html

 

[swerus]

Chrome with sync to docs is better. <-- the troof

 

[0roo0roo]

is why i don't trust some smaller web based services... web password services are also dubious

 

[crab]

Love the service, and would gladly pay the fees to use it but I do not believe they'll get that amount of signatures in time

 

[gitano]

maybe they not shut down finally, they madded a post in the blog:

http://blog.xmarks.com/?p=1945
"But first, the punch line: we&#8217;re revisiting the idea of Xmarks as a premium service. We&#8217;ve set up a Pledgebank page where you can sign up if you&#8217;re willing to pay at least $10 a year for Xmarks. No credit card is required, but please only pledge if you are genuinely willing and able to pay:"

http://www.pledgebank.com/XmarksPremium

is why i don't trust some smaller web based services... web password services are also dubious

you can setup Xmarks on your own server if want.

I like Xmarks cause its cross-bowser can sync different browsers firefor IE safari, its one thing built-in syncs on firefox chrome etc not have :/

 

[KeypoX]

i prob wont pay for it, though $10 a year isnt that bad. Hmmm maybe i would.

 

[HopJokey]

XMarks Lives!

Thank you for your continued support of Xmarks through this transitional time. After a near-brush with shutting down, we're now happy to report that Xmarks has been acquired by LastPass, the leading password and data manager.

The acquisition means two things for Xmarks users:

• Xmarks is NOT shutting down! It will continue to be the same free service that you know and love.
• Xmarks now offers a Premium service for $12 per year that includes the iPhone and Android apps, advanced features, and priority support.

We hope that as an active Xmarks user, you will consider upgrading to Xmarks Premium to gain access to these features. Your support will not only ensure our long-term viability, but will also help accelerate the introduction of new features and service improvements.

We're excited to continue providing the best data-syncing tools out there!

Thanks,
The LastPass and Xmarks Teams