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diggler
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 Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 5:27 pm Post subject: Sending large files and folders 1-2gb |
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Does anyone have any idea how to send large files and folders over the internet? ive got pictures and videos of my parents trip in the summer to send to them but am unsure of the best way. theres about 3 gigs in total but i put them all in an rar file (1.5g) with view to sending them via skype however this was unsuccessful. sending them via email isnt really an option as it would take forever and too many emails. any help or advice would be much appreciated.
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crescent
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 6:16 pm Post subject: |
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If you have a MAC, no problem. Use iCtat or iDisk.
If no Mac, use Pando. Both the sender and recipient need to download it on their computers, and install it. Still, it will only give 1gig for free.
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OiGirl
Joined: 23 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 6:21 pm Post subject: |
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| I use Yuntaa. |
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blackjack
Joined: 04 Jan 2006
Location: anyang
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| Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 6:33 pm Post subject: |
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I use drop box, up to 2gigs free storage, however both computers need it installed
http://www.getdropbox.com/ |
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eamo
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| Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 7:13 pm Post subject: |
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It might be better if you just burned them as a DVD. Then mailed it.
Your parents might appreciate something they can just pop in the DVD player and enjoy right away without any tech hassles. |
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Underwaterbob
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Feah
Joined: 26 Nov 2008
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| Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 8:55 pm Post subject: |
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No one uses Windows SkyDrive?
25gb Storage for free  |
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diggler
Joined: 15 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 1:40 am Post subject: |
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thanks for all the info. sounds like there are a few different options out there. i think theyd get their heads around installing a program more qiuckly than opening an rar file so that sounds like the best bet. doi any of the programs allow a collection of files and folders as opposed to one big file?
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blackjack
Joined: 04 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 2:11 am Post subject: |
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| dropbox acts just like a folder on your computer in your my documents folder. You can also double click the icon in your task bar to open the folder and then it a simple matter of copy and paste |
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dazzed
Joined: 26 May 2007
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| You could 2 ways that nobody has offered up. You could try trying to send it with IM program. I know it's not the best option but it's pretty reliable. Also you can try to setup a FTP and who ever wants it could log in and get the files you/or other party wants. |
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wormholes101
Joined: 11 Mar 2003
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| Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:52 am Post subject: |
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| diggler wrote: |
doi any of the programs allow a collection of files and folders as opposed to one big file?
cheers |
If, you're gonna go with the bittorrent route, that will allow you put put everything into one folder and transfer that folder. It also has the benefit of allowing your parents to choose which files they want to download first within the folder.
It also is reliable in that if your connections fail, the downloads can resume again later without any problems.
If can can't work out how to use it by yourself, yell out and I or someone else here will be able to help you. |
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ekul
Joined: 04 Mar 2009
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| Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 5:02 pm Post subject: |
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| Use a gmail drive if it's just for photographs and small movies. Works pretty much like that drop box but you can share whole folders and it just uploads them in the background. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GMail_Drive |
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Demophobe
Joined: 17 May 2004
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| Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:34 pm Post subject: |
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blade
Joined: 30 Jun 2007
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| Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:39 pm Post subject: |
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Live Mesh is another really good option for sharing files over the internet.
From mesh.com :
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With Live Mesh, you can synchronize files with all of your devices, so you always have the latest versions handy. Access your files from any device or from the web, easily share them with others, and get notified whenever someone changes a file.
Working on one computer, but need a program from another? No problem. Use Live Mesh to connect to your other computer and access its desktop as if you were sitting right in front of it*. |
*This feature is good for getting around your school's firewall. |
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