[solaris]

Originally Posted by rolly

It just looks that way.
Like I said earlier,it can be very secure,but for friends/family file sharing,it really isn't necessary.

I have set up a VPN on a temporary basis just for experimentation.
I sent you a PM with the details.

I forgot to mention,that before starting the client,make sure you already have your firewall running.
The client can get through the firewall from each end,and at the same time,keeping all incoming ports blocked to others,even if they know what port you are using for the client.

I will not share any music,but this experimental VPN will prove just how easy it really is.
In any event,if you,or possibly others,are interested in this,I will keep the VPN up as long as necessary for you to get the hang of it.

Then you can create your own and do as you please.

Thanks, rolly

[solaris]

This looks like an interesting service:

PipeBytes is a simple service which allows you to send
a file to a friend.The unique benefits of this service are:

* No software to install.
* All you need is web browser.
* Send files of any size!
* Your buddy could start downloading file as you upload it.
(That makes the file exchange process up to two times
faster than other web-based file exhange services!)
* It's private unlike BitTorrent or other P2P techologies.
The file is not shared on Internet - it is sent directly
to your recepient.

Link here: PipeBytes

[Nightfly]

Originally Posted by solaris

This looks like an interesting service:



Link here: PipeBytes

Solaris,

How does the file know where to go..can't tell by send option..

Thanks for the info,

[solaris]

Hi Nightfly.

The sender get a link and a pick up code to give to the receiver. The receiver then paste the link in his browser and enter the pick up code

[rolly]

I tried it out using a simple image file,and it did work.
I did notice that the sent file could only be "picked up" once.
Then you would have to re-send it to someone else.
This almost performs as a VPN,but with someone in the middle retrieving,and possibly viewing,your files.

It could be a good thing,depending on who(the web host)is actually offering this service,and why are they offering this service?

If sending several audio files,they will certainly be using large amounts of bandwidth,which brings me to question again,why are they doing this for free?
They claim advertisement????
It may be just me being overly cautious,but I always get an eerie feeling with things like this,especially when it's still beta.

With a VPN,it is your ISP's bandwidth being used(you are the server during upload)when you send directly to the recipient(their ISP's bandwidth during download).
It isn't being stored on someone elses server waiting for retrieval,after entering the code,where they then use their bandwidth also to send it to the recipient.

A FAQ quote from PipeBytes;

Q: What about privacy?
A: We take your privacy very seriously. We do not store your files. They are sent directly to your peer.

This can't be true.
I uploaded an image file.Saved the pickup code.Rebooted with a different machine.Used the pickup code to download the file on the different machine.
If it wasn't stored on their server,how did I get it?
Another quote;

Q: I am transferring some very sensitive information, how can I ensure it is not exposed during the transfer?
A: While we promise to guard confidentiality of your information, it might be exposed to other parties, like your and your recipient ISPs.

If it is stored on their sever,as it must be as in the above example,they have access to it also.

A great way to send that overly large .zip file that most email clients put a file size limit on,like lots of pictures from that vacation you took.
I'll probally use this myself.
But as for sending audio files,lots of them,I would be cautious.

I would be interested in hearing about anyone else experience with PipeBytes.

[Shonenknife]

I have used both of these and found them good

4shared.com - free file sharing and storage

http://www.tubesnow.com/

Good luck with whatever you go for.
cheers
Shonen

[solaris]

Originally Posted by Shonenknife

I have used both of these and found them good

4shared.com - free file sharing and storage

http://www.tubesnow.com/

Good luck with whatever you go for.
cheers
Shonen

Hi Shonenknife and welcome to the forum


Thanks for the tips

Are both of these just sending streams - or...?

[Shonenknife]

Originally Posted by solaris

Hi Shonenknife and welcome to the forum


Thanks for the tips

Are both of these just sending streams - or...?

The first one is for uploading files that anyone with the password can log on and download.

The second one sends files between two people.

[solaris]

Originally Posted by Shonenknife

The first one is for uploading files that anyone with the password can log on and download.

The second one sends files between two people.

Thanks for the info, Shonenknife

[Koukla]

I use HFS. It's very small but robust in features.

HFS web site & download


Description:
HFS - HTTP File Server will let you share your files using web technology, the other peer will just use a browser.

HFS - HTTP File Server can be used for sending/receiving files. It differs from classic file sharing because it uses web technology, thus is more compatible.

It also differs from classic webservers because it is easy and ready out of the box.