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Charred
Joined: Aug 03, 2003
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Location: Central PA
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| I might be barking up the wrong tree here, but here goes. There is a 15 MB file I'd like to have sent to me and need to know how to accomplish that. This is a data /program file and at that size my ISP would probably deny it thru OE. So I thought about peer-to peer and also thought about spyware, virii etc. Is P2P the way to go? Any safe? Or is there another way?
I could download this file normally, but it is only a part of the whole (89 MB) file and it would take 10 plus hours on my dial-up connection. So I had someone else download it and am trying to avoid a 200 mile trip.
Thanks,
Charred
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Werebo
Joined: Aug 09, 2003
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| Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 12:32 pm Post subject: |
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Allo Charred 
There are 'fileshare' websites availble that will let you upload and share files for free Link...
I dread to think how long it will take to upload 15 MB on 'dial-up' though 
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Webb
Joined: Feb 17, 2003
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| Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 12:34 pm Post subject: |
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Gmail's attachment limit is 10Mb so I suppose ordinary ISP's don't allow anything larger.
You could use any number of file splitter programs to break it down into, for example, 3 5Mb files.
I used one called hacksaw a while ago that worked pretty well. |
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Charred
Joined: Aug 03, 2003
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Location: Central PA
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| Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 1:33 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the responses.
I'm going to try Megaupload first which was suggested by Werebo. If there is a problem with that, and I do not anticipate any, I will then try Webb's Hacksaw program with Gmail.
Upload is not the problem, Bo, it's my download @ 28.8. 
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clhenry
Joined: Feb 13, 2003
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Location: West by god Virginia
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| Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 3:25 pm Post subject: |
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Rapidshare is another goodie. Good speeds.
http://www.qfile.de/ |
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Charred
Joined: Aug 03, 2003
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| Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 4:36 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks CL, I sent that link as well. 
Charred
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Werebo
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| Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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it's my download @ 28.8.
Charred |
EEEEKK!!! 
It makes me shudder, remembering how slow that is... 
Still, at least you'll have plenty of time to make a cup of tea while you wait... :thumbup:
Might have time to grow the tea too... 
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nlinecomputers
Joined: Jul 25, 2003
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| Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 6:33 pm Post subject: |
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| Here is a concept. You are trying to avoid a 200 mile trip. Can't someone burn this to CD and *gasp* use postal mail? |
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Charred
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| Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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Here is a concept. You are trying to avoid a 200 mile trip. Can't someone burn this to CD and *gasp* use postal mail?
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That is a rather unique idea. :biggrin: Now, I have to try to recall just what this postal mail thingy is. :hmm: :laugh: I should try that mail? thingy along with the 28.8 download, just to watch the two collide. :thumbup:
Charred
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Rons
Joined: Dec 07, 2002
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| Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 9:41 pm Post subject: |
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Here is a concept. You are trying to avoid a 200 mile trip. Can't someone burn this to CD and *gasp* use postal mail?
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Postal Mail ? Hmm......our carrier takes the mail home, scans it, and emails it to me! :w00t: |
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FormalDaHyde
Joined: Jan 02, 2005
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| Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 10:38 pm Post subject: |
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| Here is a concept. You are trying to avoid a 200 mile trip. Can't someone burn this to CD and *gasp* use postal mail? |
Get with the program nlinecomputers, will yah??
Cool peeps share their thumb drives in the 21st century!
Using CDs are soooooooooo gauche! :harhar:
There is a new breed of software (which I have not tried it) that advertises to be able to send over 1GBytes files over a regular POP3 (errr.... SMTP) server! Next time I run across the name, I will post it but it looks like a cool solution but only if it was free.
There is nothing wrong with any of the FREE server offerings on the market:
*MegaUpload
*RapidShare
*SendSpace
*Verzend.be
*Uploading
*Uploader
*UploadPort
... are but a few of the FREE servers available for such transactions.
Some of these provide upto 1.2GByte uploads.
Please remember that there are rush-hours and peak times when not to use these free services.
The above statement applies to both the uploading, as well as downloading of packages!
But I would most definitely recommend that you prevent scripts (and pop ups) from running your system afoul while using any of these services.
Pappy always used to say "There ain't no such thing as FREE lunch"!
Then, if you are looking for something to learn or a challenge: You can always get involved in the P2P community, by turning this package into a "torrent" and uploading it using a BT client and get involved in the BitTorrent community!
None of the foregoing is to be construed as any type of endorsement of the above information! :hmm:
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goretsky
Joined: Dec 07, 2002
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| Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 12:44 am Post subject: |
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Hello,
A USB FLASH RAM disk key would be another way to transfer the file, would probably cost about the same to ship as an optical disc, be less vulnerable to damage via bending during transport and also be re-usable by the recipient. On the negative side, they are more expensive than optical disc media.
Regards,
Aryeh Goretsky
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FormalDaHyde
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| Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 1:47 am Post subject: |
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| ... A USB FLASH RAM disk key would be another way to transfer the file, ... |
Is this suggestion over and above the method recommended here:
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| ... Cool peeps share their thumb drives in the 21st century! ... |
:hmm: |
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Fastway
Joined: Dec 14, 2002
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| Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 3:54 am Post subject: |
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www.dropload.com
What is Dropload?
Dropload is a place for you to drop your files off and have them picked up by someone else at a later time. Recipients you specify are sent an email with instructions on how to download the file. Files are removed from the system after 7 days, regardless if they have been picked up or not. You can upload any type of file, mp3, movies, docs, pdfs, up to 100MB each! Recipients can be anyone with an email address |
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goretsky
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Hello,
One and the same. I didn't see your earlier post. Please accept my apologies for posting redundant information.
Regards,
Aryeh Goretsky
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LoneWolfMage
Joined: Jan 16, 2003
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| Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 7:34 am Post subject: |
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Charred~ not sure how adverse you or your friend( im assuming its a friend your wanting to get the file from) are about installing messenger services on your respective systems but....
you and your friend could install yahoo messenger i checked the yahoo site and messenger allows up to 100mb file size transfer...and i didnt see any thing about file type restrictions ..
its up to you tho
but either way youll have 2 good things for ya...got the file you wanted ...ans a way to keep in touch (as i said thats if its a freind you are getting the file from) Yahoo 7 is a good program BTW
good luck
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FormalDaHyde
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www.dropload.com
What is Dropload? >> Recipients you specify are sent an email .... Recipients can be anyone with an email address... |
I think any service that requires you to furnish someone's email (yours or that of someone you know) address is an invitation for spam and other nasties.
Security101: NEVER reveal email addies to someone you don't know! |
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Charred
Joined: Aug 03, 2003
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| Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 1:46 pm Post subject: |
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A lot of good ideas here. Keep 'em coming.
We are in a waiting period at this point since my son is out of town on business--returning Saturday.
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Werebo
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A lot of good ideas here. Keep 'em coming.
We are in a waiting period at this point since my son is out of town on business--returning Saturday.
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Your son wouldn't be passing your friend's place 200ish miles away would he???
Hehehehehe.....
:harhar:
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FormalDaHyde
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| Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 7:08 pm Post subject: |
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Did you really think that?
Boy, oh Boy!
One can only hope/wish that you got more than you bargained for >> HUH? :w00t:
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