Miles Fidelman wrote:
Hi Folks,
I'm not really sure where to ask this question, but I expect that
someone on this list will have ideas.
I find myself, more and more, having to send large files to people by
email - which, of course runs into lots of problems both on the
outgoing and receiving ends.
I've started to use some of the on-line services that will upload a
file to temporary storage, then forward a link, by email, to
recipients - who can then click the link and download the files (e.g.,
filemail.com, pando.com).
But, since I happen to run several servers (standard LAMP environment,
Postfix for email), I've started to look for a utility I can install
that will provide this same functionality.
Anybody out there running such a beast? Suggestions?
Depends on how secure you need the files. For one of my clients I use
FTP for them to send files and then just have a virtual host with Apache
on the FTP dir. Apache is set to give a dir listing for the directory,
so the non-technical people can just click the file to download it.
For those that cannot figure out FTP there is a script called MegaUpload
or some-such that gives them a simple "Browse" box and an upload button
so they can send files to the FTP without having to use an FTP client.
I have seen file upload utilities like the big file-sharing sites out
there, but they usually want $50-$200 for their software. Usually does
that you're asking though (emailing, limited number of downloads before
the link disappears, etc.). Seems worth the money to me in your case.
