File Sharing And Mirroring Web Service


by Jaremy Nash - Date: 2010-10-15 - Word Count: 490 Share This!

File sharing is the way which enables users to share any digital file including images, audio, video, software, documents, etc. In today's fast pace computer world all we are in highly need of sharing files with our friends and colleague for one or the other task. There are many ways to share files but many of us find e-mail attachment facility as an easiest and reliable way to share our files. However this is the easiest way to share files from your computer but restriction of file size for an attachment becomes the major obstacle when you want to share a large file. Fortunately, there are several other choices but first you have to concern about security.

FTP or File Transfer Protocol is a commonly used method to transfer files from one computer (desktop computer) to another (web server) which provides the way to share files but many of them won't allow people to download files until they first upload some. Some of the drawbacks to FTP include the lack of a locking system and security.

Also there are numerous P2P (peer-to-peer) networks exist to share file. Generally prior to sharing a file you have to download and install a P2P software application. However this method of file sharing is famous among people but still there are many who don't want to be a part of P2P network because there are a number of security risks posed by these file-sharing software, including the installation of dialers and spyware bundled with file-sharing applications, as well as Internet connections that do not close and mislabeled content. These networks just expose user's systems to hackers' attacks, viruses and other malicious damage. File sharing with this method include risks as installing the software might cause system crashes or problems with user's computer in general.

There is still a way to share your file though free file sharing websites. With these websites you don't need to worry about attaching loads of files to e-mails, or about single files being too large to send by e-mail. You don't have to sign up for third-party file sending applications, or set up an FTP service. All you need to do is send your friends the unique URL and they can instantly see your files. This amazing service allows files upload from every PC that you logged in to. You decide who will be able to access your file. Only people knowing the exact download URL are able to download your file. You can also use this free file upload service to store your video, photo, music and other large media files for a safe back-up of important records, documents, settings and data. File sharing with this method is safest which also gives you extra benefits for free to make your life happy and your file sharing experience a better one.

This multiple uploading service can be accessed for free, you don't have to worry about the expenses regarding the distribution your files.

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