sending a large file through internet

**okeee** · 06-30-2006, 10:28 AM

I would like to send large file, maybe 2gb, from 1 pc to another pc through the internet. What is the best way to do that? The quality of the file is most important, not the speed of sending file.

**okeee** · 06-30-2006, 12:38 PM

I don't mind installing software, as long as the file has no errors when it is send through internet.

whardman · 06-30-2006, 01:03 PM

The only option I can think of is to install an FTP server. I have used this one for a while until I got my server and managed to get the IIS FTP server working. It should be fairly straight forward to setup.

http://www.cerberusftp.com/

**okeee** · 06-30-2006, 04:38 PM

Is there a program I could install, that sends the file directly to another pc, without using a server?

**johnwill** · 06-30-2006, 06:23 PM

You might need to send it in a couple of parts, but there are a number of large file transfer sites that will temporarily host the file.

http://www.bigupload.com/

http://www.sendthisfile.com/

http://www.dropload.com/

And a site that talks about them, and probably has some more links.

http://www.masternewmedia.org/news/2...arge_files.htm

whardman · 06-30-2006, 06:57 PM

There is no way to transfer the files directly from one computer to another without a server. Whether means installing a server or using a file hosting service like what johnwill mentioned. The only way files can be transfered directly from one computer to other is if they are on the same network

**okeee** · 07-02-2006, 03:55 AM

what is safer to use, I don't want anyone else to be able to read or download the file except the pc I would like to send it to, an FTP program ,

or using these sites:

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnwill

http://www.bigupload.com/

http://www.sendthisfile.com/

http://www.dropload.com/
And a site that talks about them, and probably has some more links.

http://www.masternewmedia.org/news/2...arge_files.htm

**koala** · 07-02-2006, 04:06 AM

I use MSN Messenger to send 700mb iso files. The only problem with this method is that transfers can't be paused and resumed.

Or you could use a P2P program like Limewire and use direct contact through your IP address. Files can be resumed using this method.

**johnwill** · 07-02-2006, 12:55 PM

If you don't want someone to read the file, simply ZIP it with encryption.

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okeee TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 547 OS: win me	I don't mind installing software, as long as the file has no errors when it is send through internet.

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whardman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 617 OS: Windows XP My System	The only option I can think of is to install an FTP server. I have used this one for a while until I got my server and managed to get the IIS FTP server working. It should be fairly straight forward to setup. http://www.cerberusftp.com/

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okeee TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 547 OS: win me	Is there a program I could install, that sends the file directly to another pc, without using a server?

06-30-2006, 06:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
whardman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 617 OS: Windows XP My System	There is no way to transfer the files directly from one computer to another without a server. Whether means installing a server or using a file hosting service like what johnwill mentioned. The only way files can be transfered directly from one computer to other is if they are on the same network