Online File Hosting Services

[mightec]

I am looking for an online hosting Service, I currently use MediaFire and YOUSENDIT, but are there any others that are worth trying. I did see one on a recent posting on this site, but cannot recall the name, anyone with any good suggests.

[Conflow]

Hi Mike,

Here are 2 Utilities which I use,

1)BoxNet Link:-

http://www.box.net/

This costs a few Euro (well worth it) because I use the Business-Version

which allows me Conference facilities with my Clients "Live-OnLine" where

they are looking at the same File which I am looking at.

Great for Pro-Engineers and Photographers talking to clients.

2)

MyTempDir Link:-

http://www.mytempdir.com/

A very clean functional utility which I use for personal purposes. You are

allowed up to +100mB. Files are time-limited depending on download usage.

If not downloaded at least once in 21 days they are deleted. However you

can download multiple-Files over and over again.

Screen-Shots below...

Brian.Conflow.

[mightec]

Hello Brian

Thank you for taking the trouble to respond to my enquiry, I will certainly look into the two sites that you mention. The site I was looking for, the one that I had seen used before in this Forum is MYDataBus, are there many users out there, if so can you let me know your view on security and service. Below is a link to the site.

Link Here: https://www.mydatabus.com/index.php

[thedom]

Mike,

I don't use it but may be you can try Mediamax (25 GB free) : http://www.mediamax.com/

MediaMax, powered by Streamload, gives you a private and secure place to upload, store, access, and share your personal videos, photos, movies, music, and files.

Store files securely on the web. Get 25 GBs of FREE online storage.

Access your files from any web browser.

Share all your files quickly and easily, without file size restrictions.

Host videos, audio, images and more on the web.

Backup your files and data safely and reliably.

[baldsparky]

Hi Mike

I don't know if this the sort of thing you are looking for, 'BTDigital Vault.'

Kind regards

Paul

[Conflow]

Hi Mike,

Back to you again ~ you ask about Security on these Sites ?

1)

I am a bit dubious about 'Free Upload Sites' for the reason that they must

make a turnover somehow - who's Financing the Site - how? I hope its not

by selling ISP Addresses ?....yours and mine, unfortunately many do.

2)

I would recommend that you read (in detail) their 'Privacy Policy' because

the site you mentioned does WARN YOU about non-secure items.

3)

In comparison "Box.Net" have a rigid Security Policy and their transactions

are conducted with SSL Utilities - like PayPal and Banks and Airline Bookings.

(SSL=Encrypted Secure Socket Layering). Its extremely difficult to 'Hack' and

for the 'pittance' they charge it certainly gives me peace of mind and security

with my PC's and "Norton Executive" doesn't scream every time I use it.

4)

They offer 3 Packages: Individual ~ Business ~ Corporate, now that says it all.

I can't imagine any Corporation doing business with them unless they are secure

and in my case I use it with Irish Railways,with no problems.

This IS NOT a recommendation, its purely pointing you to a 'Model Utility' which

has stood the test of time and most likely would set the yardstick by which you

could compare and assess others.

Study the 'Box.Net' Privacy Policy its very different to others I have read.

Brian.Conflow.

[mightec]

Brian

Thank you for your comments, the point is well made. By the way, I accept that it was not a 'recommendation', when I originally responded I wonder about the word. I have edited my earlier response accordingly.

[Conflow]

Mike,

Best of luck with your assessments. I know you are in the Professional end of things

somewhat like myself ~ and you know ~its great to be able to "Consult" with a Client

on the Web with the "Live File" open between both persons. Then simply pick up the

Phone or use your WebCam to converse and discuss details with each other.

I use PTE like this for Video Conferencing ~ its so much better quality than a Web Site

where 'Image Size' is constrained below 800x600 pixels compared to PTE where I can

scan in complete Engineering Reports with hi-quality Drawings and Images and Excel.

This is where a good "Hosting-Service" really scores above own Web-Services...

I can tell you,my Clients are absolutely amazed with these Quality Reports.

Regards,

Brian.

[mightec]

Brian

I am actually a 'Liberated Person' having been retired for nearly three years. According to my wife, 'What I do on a daily basis is just playing', well it beats going out to work, especially on a cold and wet winters morning. I think I will give Box.net a try, thanks for your help.