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February 11, 2005
The file upload dilemma
The odd time I get a request from a client to install a script on their site so people can upload files to their server. My response to this is that it is a bad idea, for security reasons. It is probable that someone could upload code, execute it, and damage the site.
Then, my job is to do as I am told, whether I think it is a good idea or not. Some people who have requested this I have been able to talk them out of the idea. Others... well...
Robin Good's post titled How To Send Large Files Without Email: Best Services Online provides a great solution, and one of the free services, YouSendIt, offers storage of up to 1GB. One of the options includes website integration — you can include a FileLink url on your website that allows people to send you files.
YouSendIt is currently the most popular large-file transmission service. It was developed by Khalid Shaikh from Campbell, California. YouSendIt is free and does not require upfront registration. It is very easy to use.
This is a lot better solution, then allowing people to upload files to your own website.
Posted by Steve MacLellan at February 11, 2005 11:02 AM
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YouSendIt is a good service. But your file will be deleted from YouSendIt after seven days.
Look at FilePocket www.exoticsoft.com
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at March 15, 2005 08:08 AM
I had a look at exoticsoft.com, and looks like a good service, although it isn't free like YouSendIt.
Just recently I had a good experience using NetworkActiv Web Server 2.0. Using this I was able to allow a client to upload a 600MB .wav file to my computer that I converted to a web format for him.
Best Regards,
Steve MacLellan
Posted by: Steve MacLellan at March 15, 2005 11:03 AM
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