http://blogs.technet.com/b/keithmayer/archive/2012/11/20/try-out-the-new-skydrive-app-with-selective-sync.aspxOver the past week, the SkyDrive team has released an updated version of the SkyDrive App with a long-awaited feature: selective sync of specific SkyDrive folders! Learn more about selective sync in SkyDrive in this article ...en-USTelligent Evolution Platform Developer Build (Build: 5.6.50428.7875)http://blogs.technet.com/b/keithmayer/archive/2012/11/20/try-out-the-new-skydrive-app-with-selective-sync.aspx#3533935Wed, 21 Nov 2012 13:13:49 GMTd5e57398-b9ef-4490-9955-07cbb4e4a80d:3533935KeithMayer<p>Hi John,</p> <p>Great question - currently there&#39;s certain SkyDrive app functions, such as background sync, that are much better suited to the desktop app model due to differences in background processing, whereas the Windows 8-style SkyDrive app is intended as a lightweight SkyDrive app for uploading, downloading, browsing and sharing from the Windows 8 style UI. &nbsp;No plans have been announced to unify the two apps, since they are currently serving different needs with SkyDrive. &nbsp;However, both apps can be installed on a Windows 8 x86/x64 PC without issues - that&#39;s how I&#39;m using them.</p> <p>Best regards,</p> <p>Keith</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://blogs.technet.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=3533935" width="1" height="1">http://blogs.technet.com/b/keithmayer/archive/2012/11/20/try-out-the-new-skydrive-app-with-selective-sync.aspx#3533906Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:33:14 GMTd5e57398-b9ef-4490-9955-07cbb4e4a80d:3533906johnflorin<p>Great stuff, but are there any plans to unify the desktop &amp; Modern UI apps in Win8?</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://blogs.technet.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=3533906" width="1" height="1">