The issue of uploading large files to the wiki has popped up a few times
recently so I thought I'd explain what the problem is and how we work
around it. I've tried to document uploading in general on this page
http://wiki.lyx.org/Site/AboutUploading
The problem with using the wiki's mechanism is that the Apache server
and/or PHP chokes on large files. As far as I know there is nothing we can
do to work around this. This does however have the advantage that we don't
have to worry too much about people using the site for sharing illegal
material.
The solution for uploading a large file is to ask a developer (or me) with
direct access to the server to place files there. You can ask a developer
for help with this on one of the lists. (If you don't get a response
soonish, just ask again).
For developers that want to help with uploading a file manually, they can
find instructions here:
http://wiki.lyx.org/Site/AboutUploading#manualUpload
As for sending the file to the developer (which can be a problem if it is
big!), I suggest you use a service such as
http://www.yousendit.com/
to "email" it to the developer or to the developers' or the users' list.
regards
/Christian
PS. If you have tips on other services similar to YouSendIt, please tell
me about it or add them to the wiki page:
http://wiki.lyx.org/Site/AboutUploading#largeFile
--
Christian Ridderström, +46-8-768 39 44 http://www.md.kth.se/~chr
