Jeff Campbell
12-02-2010, 06:44 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://mashable.com/2010/12/02/xmarks-lastpass/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+Mashable+(Mashable)&utm_content=Google+Reader' target='_blank'>http://mashable.com/2010/12/02/xmar...t=Google+Reader</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>"Today we're excited to announce that Xmarks has been acquired by LastPass, makers of a leading cross-platform password manager. It's a great opportunity that ensures the survival of Xmarks as the same service that you know and love."</em></p><p><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/at/auto/1291311425.usr105634.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #d2d2bb;" /></p><p>Great news for all of you that use Xmarks, and from past stories I know that is quite a few. <a href="http://lastpass.com/" target="_blank">LastPass</a> is a multi-platform password manager that keeps all of your passwords secure. Xmarks is going to be using what they call a "freemium" business model (just like LastPass uses) according to the <a href="http://blog.xmarks.com/?p=2033" target="_blank">Xmarks blog post</a>. Basically the service remains free, but you can add some premium services for $12.00 USD per year, services like smartphone apps. They are also going to offer a bundled service for Xmarks and LastPass, something that seems appealing since it will only cost you $20.00 USD per year. </p>