Advice re: file sharing sites

Author: Mielr
Time: 14-Jun-2008 3:10 PM
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I've been asked if I know of any good file sharing sites that would allow the posting of a larger file (ie: a full-length feature film). I'm totally ignorant about file-sharing, so I'm wondering if anyone here has any recommendations?

Thanks!

Author: Mielr
Time: 15-Jun-2008 11:28 PM
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Did I post this in the wrong forum? LOL!

Author: Moth3r
Time: 16-Jun-2008 3:38 AM
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There are dozens of http file sharing sites around.

Generally a large file like a full-length film will need to packed into a split-volume RAR archive, and the volumes uploaded separately.

The two sites I think are the most popular are rapidshare and megaupload. For downloaders, Rapidshare asks you to identify cats and dogs and type some text, while Megaupload gets you to wait 40 seconds and view some ads about women who live in your town looking for a date.

For private sharing, you'd be much better off setting up an ftp server.

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Author: Mielr
Time: 16-Jun-2008 9:37 PM
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Thank you, Moth3r. :-)