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  • 24-07-2012 6:00pm
    #1
    Sinfonia
    Registered Users Posts: 3,854 ✭✭✭


    Hello, not sure if this the right place, but anyway:

    I need to send some files to someone, but they're pretty big (the total will probably be about 10gb), so a friend recommended Dropbox as a solution.

    Just wanted to know (before I use it) if it is indeed a good service, and if it's secure etc.

    Any advice appreciated


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    Mr Simpson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,332 ✭✭✭Mr Simpson


    I haven't used dropbox, but their free version only allows you 2gb of memory at the start. (They give you 500mb for each referral you get to join the site)


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    neil_hosey
    Registered Users Posts: 1,712 ✭✭✭neil_hosey


    Sinfonia wrote: »
    Hello, not sure if this the right place, but anyway:

    I need to send some files to someone, but they're pretty big (the total will probably be about 10gb), so a friend recommended Dropbox as a solution.

    Just wanted to know (before I use it) if it is indeed a good service, and if it's secure etc.

    Any advice appreciated

    we use it in work, not surely about the safety of it but i wouldnt worry unless its bank ac nums, you need a username and pwd to transfer files.


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    Sinfonia
    Registered Users Posts: 3,854 ✭✭✭Sinfonia


    mmcn90 wrote: »
    I haven't used dropbox, but their free version only allows you 2gb of memory at the start. (They give you 500mb for each referral you get to join the site)

    Dang, just saw that now.

    Any other free suggestions? (Don't have a credit card)


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    Torqay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭Torqay


    Sinfonia wrote: »
    Dang, just saw that now.

    Any other free suggestions? (Don't have a credit card)

    Ubuntu One (also available for Windows and Android) offers 5 GB for free.

    I'm using Dropbox alright, but I did not install their software. I can live with the "inconvenience" of uploading/downloading my files through the web browser.


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    PogMoThoin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,874 ✭✭✭✭PogMoThoin


    Sinfonia wrote: »
    Hello, not sure if this the right place, but anyway:

    I need to send some files to someone, but they're pretty big (the total will probably be about 10gb), so a friend recommended Dropbox as a solution.

    Just wanted to know (before I use it) if it is indeed a good service, and if it's secure etc.

    Any advice appreciated

    What's your upload speed? You may be quicker posting a few disks/usb key


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    BopNiblets
    Registered Users Posts: 3,579 ✭✭✭BopNiblets


    You could try mediafire, not sure about security or if it's free for a 10gb file.


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    yoyo
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 11,016 Mod ✭✭✭✭yoyo


    For 10gigs it would probably be more cost effective to get a 16gb USB key/burn a Dual Layer and single layer DVD instead, alot of these file hosts limit the amount you can upload, or may have a ridiculously slow download the other end unless your a "premium" member

    Nick

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    maki
    Registered Users Posts: 772 ✭✭✭maki


    Instead of you uploading it to a third party host and then your friend downloading it from there, you could just set up a torrent and let him download it directly from you. Assuming your friends' download speed is greater than your upload speed it should be the fastest way to transfer. Although it might be slightly inconvenient since you'll both have to be online at the same time to make any progress.


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    Sinfonia
    Registered Users Posts: 3,854 ✭✭✭Sinfonia


    Right, I put one of the files (video file, 2.14gb) into a .rar, and it compressed to 375mb, so that might solve the problem!

    Thanks for y'all's replies btw :)


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    Rockn
    Registered Users Posts: 363 ✭✭Rockn


    Google Drive gives you 5Gb. If you've already got a google account then you're ready to go.
    https://drive.google.com/start#home


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    RUCKING FETARD
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,455 ✭✭✭RUCKING FETARD


    http://dropcanvas.com/


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    Mr Simpson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,332 ✭✭✭Mr Simpson


    It might be a bit late or you may not need it anymore, but I stumbled across this. Its got a free 14 day trial, and unlimited cloud storage.


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    Tea_Bag
    Registered Users Posts: 4,983 ✭✭✭Tea_Bag


    Sinfonia wrote: »
    Right, I put one of the files (video file, 2.14gb) into a .rar, and it compressed to 375mb, so that might solve the problem!

    Thanks for y'all's replies btw :)
    just to follow on from this, you can secure the .rar too by encrypting it or a simple password if youre worried about safety.


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    professore
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,857 ✭✭✭professore


    Look up log me in hamachi - it will allow you to set up a network between the two of you and you can then transfer the files as if you were on the same network.


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    sabahm
    Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭sabahm


    professore wrote: »
    Look up log me in hamachi - it will allow you to set up a network between the two of you and you can then transfer the files as if you were on the same network.

    Yes, but will that work as an online storage option?


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    #17
    CreepingDeath
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,015 ✭✭✭CreepingDeath


    sabahm wrote: »
    Yes indeed! Dropbox is among the paramount players of the industry and you can trust and rely on them to store and manage your confidential data on the cloud.

    No you can't.
    Dropbox were hacked and they took their time about responding to it and dealing with it.

    News Link


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    #18
    Peregrine
    Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 26,402 Mod ✭✭✭✭Peregrine


    If you had a Hotmail account and used(or just lurked around) Microsoft's Skydrive, you could be eligible for 25GB free or something. Okay it's not the best online storage solution but it's still 25GB..


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    #19
    RUCKING FETARD
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,455 ✭✭✭RUCKING FETARD


    CreepingDeath wrote: »
    No you can't.
    Dropbox were hacked and they took their time about responding to it and dealing with it.

    News Link
    Servers are in the US aswell...


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    #20
    El Inho
    Registered Users Posts: 3,655 ✭✭✭El Inho


    I use Dropbox and Google docs..quick move around with the folders and a relocation, now means that anything syncing to google docs will upload to dropbox..

    All pretty handy.


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