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The service uses peer-to-peer technology alongside encryption to provided distributed online storage for users. Each Wuala user stores a small portion of other users' data, giving permanent access to all users from any computer. Versions of the client software are available for PC, Mac and Linux.

"We're thrilled to announce that we will launch the public beta on 14 August," says Dominik Grolimund, CEO of Wuala. "After almost four years of development and about ten months in closed alpha, we're ready to open it up to everyone."

By visiting the site users can take a look at how the new service works, and also sign up in advance for the open beta test. The company has been running a limited alpha test since September 2007, with users already sharing over a million files using the system.