Abstract: There is provided a method and system for a web browser based file storage and retrieval. Data files may be stored for retrieval to a data store of a web server providing a web page-based interface for accessing the data store. Web pages presented via the web browser application may comprise a list of data files accessible for retrieval. A selected data file of the list is downloaded and a client application invoked for execution by the computer for interacting with the selected data file. The selected data file is automatically monitored for changes; and at least a changed portion of the selected data file uploaded in response to the monitoring. A context menu of options for respective data files may be provided to assist with file retrieval, for example, to direct the invocation of a client application with the downloaded data file.

Abstract: There is provided methods of interactive and collaborative communication within a micro-blogging service. A micro-blog posting may be defined having an interactive type (e.g. “Task”, “Confirm”, etc.). The post may be communicated by the service for collaboration through interactions. The service may maintain a state of the micro-blog post in accordance with the interactions (e.g. received in reply communications). Respective micro-blog posts may be presented (viewed) in accordance with the interactive type and state. For example, a micro-blog post may be presented in a web-based viewing interface with a control defined in response to the interactive type and state for invoking an interaction/reply.