Comments on: Two Easy Ways to Move Hefty Files Around Online

By: Derek Finley

Derek Finley — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:19:14 +0000

With Tilana Reserve installed you can just right-click on any file and share it from your desktop or any other folder via ShareLocker™, regardless of its size or whether it’s backed up in cloud or not.

Specify whether you want to deliver it as its current version only, or have it automatically updated in the cloud. Assign a password and download limits, or make the file available ongoing…

More info here (http://www.tilana.com/tilana-reserve/tr-how/main.aspx).

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$49.95/yr for 30GB

Use as instant automatic schedule-free backup and archive (with unlimited version history), plus sync, for an unlimited number of computers on the same account.

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By: Mike Panic

Mike Panic — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:00:17 +0000

My suggestion for moving large files around, get a dreamhost or similar web host, zip and upload to the server, send the client a link, let them download. Not only does this look better because it’s coming off your server (with your domain name), it doesn’t require the person receiving the file to sign up for anything or jump through hoops. A web browser is all that is needed for the client to download the file(s).

2nd solution is for the more advanced, setup a home FTP server, no overhead except for whatever your ISP charges, but requires a bit more knowledge to setup and keep up.

By: Jarno

Jarno — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:43:08 +0000

I’ve started to gather experiences from Dropbox (www.getdropbox.com). It works like Windows’ webdav.

Easy to share large files from any computer. You don’t even need a browser since it can be operated through desktop folders just like an external harddrive. Files are stored online.

It tells you when any file in the specified folder is updated. No need to send emails or other notifications.

2GB free an 50GB for $9.99 per month.