We covered the launch of Box.net Lite, a file uploader for MySpace, Facebook and blogs, back in August. Today Box.net got in touch to say they've created a new Box.net widget, which adds even more functionality.
The Flash-based widget allows you to share all kinds of files: anything on your computer, plus music, photos and videos. Many of these file types can be viewed in the widget itself: you can view a photo, for instance, or play an MP3. They've also done a great job of making the widget viral: you can sign up within the embed itself, and even upload files. You can also transfer files between widgets: visit the MySpace page of ex-Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh and you can copy his music to your own widget, or just download it.
It's similar, if fact, to MyFabrik Lite, the file hosting widget from Fabrik that's essentially a YouTube player, MySpace slideshows and a MySpace music player all in one. There's no doubt that MySpace users would love the utility of these widgets if they knew about them, so now the challenge is to attract users in a space where Photobucket and ImageShack handle most of the file hosting.
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