The user interface
You’ll see it every day, so it has to be good.
We are mainly interested in the file-management W facilities of these systems. To a degree, we expect a user interface that places a slightly different emphasis on layout from that of a file manager for a desktop operating system. Typically, one wouldn’t expect to carry out the same sort of detailed file management when working with files in the cloud; however, we do expect to be able to carry out the standard operations such as copying, moving and deleting without too much difficulty.
The majority of file management in the cloud tends to consist of file browsing. To this end, we appreciate views such as one showing the recently added files. Large thumbnails are also appreciated, along with easy access to favourite folders. Pop-up context menus are always nice, as simple operations shouldn’t be overly complicated compared to carrying them out on a desktop computer. Browsing should be fast, with minimal delays and an aesthetic that is pleasant to look at.