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OT - Sending large files - help!
mcerd1 - 19/5/11 at 07:56 AM

I need to send some large files (*.avi & *.ppt) for work and its getting quite urgent....

the files are too big for email so I've tried yousendit.com but its just sitting there saying processing and doesn't even give progress bar so I've no idea if its working or not

I've already compressed them as much as I can (using winrar)


can anyone recomend a good, free service to send / host these

cheers
-Robert

Agriv8 - 19/5/11 at 08:30 AM

used www.box.net in the past seem to be giving a free demo how big is the file ?

other option is split it into rar bits and rejion at other end ( winrar ? )

regards

agriv8

big-vee-twin - 19/5/11 at 08:36 AM

Usendit.com and box.net either will do the job, both free

MK9R - 19/5/11 at 08:55 AM

Try dropbox, i have it on all my PC's syncing with the main online server, you can also email links so people can download stuff without an account.

UncleFista - 19/5/11 at 09:26 AM

quote:
Originally posted by MK9R
Try dropbox


+1

mad4x4 - 19/5/11 at 11:42 AM

Put them on to a usb stick or DVD as files and POST

Get an External HDD

Or + 1 for Drop Box

Or Set up your own FTP server

Or SSH tunnel to you box using PUTTY or similar and then SFTP them..

Or Set up your own webserver and publish them for down load


Loads or ways.


I prefer the old stick them on a DVD & Post / Carry to work

blakep82 - 19/5/11 at 11:47 AM

yousendit.com

mangogrooveworkshop - 19/5/11 at 01:19 PM

quote:
Originally posted by blakep82
yousendit.com

Rtfp.......

blakep82 - 19/5/11 at 02:13 PM

quote:
Originally posted by mangogrooveworkshop
quote:
Originally posted by blakep82
yousendit.com

Rtfp.......


yep, well, i've never had any problems with it. sending files like 140mb. sometimes it does take a little while to get past processing (depending on the size of the file), but then you'll get a progress bar on the next screen, stick with it, its the best one i've ever used

[Edited on 19/5/11 by blakep82]

RoadkillUK - 19/5/11 at 02:21 PM

I agree with Dropbox, upload the file and send a link.

mcerd1 - 19/5/11 at 05:36 PM

cheers guys

but I think I know why its not working / so slow....



speed8 - 19/5/11 at 06:00 PM

quote:
Originally posted by mcerd1
cheers guys

but I think I know why its not working / so slow....





Wow, I shouldn't take the wee but I get a faster connection than that..... in the desert at work...... using my mobile for a GPRS connection to my laptop.

Maybe time to change ISP unless there are no other options where you are.