A logistical question

[missroserose]

I’m thinking of undertaking an experimental project that would require a server to which I could regularly upload mp3 files (to be downloaded by other people later, theoretically). I’ve noticed a few people using MegaUpload for such a purpose – does anyone here have any experience with them, either as a content distributor or consumer? I’ve seen some complaints about their mandatory wait times and bandwidth prioritizing; are there other places that provide better service? I don’t need huge chunks of bandwidth, just a few megabytes at a time.

Comments

[cyranocyrano.livejournal.com]

Personally, I'm fond of box.net
Mostly because it lets you play the mp3 file from your browser.

[roseneko.livejournal.com]

Hm, interesting. It seems like a bit overkill for something as simple as an upload/download pattern, but if they give good service it's certainly worth considering.

[epi-lj.livejournal.com]

What's the legality of these mp3s? How widely-advertised do you want this service to be?

[roseneko.livejournal.com]

*laughs* Always a good question on the Internet. Hopefully completely legal, although I wasn't planning on advertising per se. :)

[errant-variable.livejournal.com]

Google or some other free hosting entity may be an option as well, if it's not too much trouble to code up a basic page.

[epi-lj.livejournal.com]

I could certainly host something like that, in that case.

[roseneko.livejournal.com]

Okay, I'll keep that in mind, thanks. :)

[jamesd.livejournal.com]

You might also consider using the FileZilla FTP server on your own home computer. It's what I do for tightly controlled downloads, so I can give out individual logins to specified individuals, each with their own selection of files and optionally some that are available to everyone.

[roseneko.livejournal.com]

Probably a bit overkill for what I'm looking for, but thanks. :)

[strand.livejournal.com]

Or you could start a torrent of the file on your home computer, also a bit of overkill, but easier to distribute and set free.

[jamesd.livejournal.com]

An option if those are the goals. Seems more like limited and perhaps controlled distribution is desired here.

[my-aerie.livejournal.com]

well, I'm rather fond of yousendit.com, though IIRC, they have size limitations and time limits that I got annoyed with...

I've used MegaUpload a few times, and have no qualms with it...it works well. The security isn't exactly the greatest so I wouldn't suggest putting top secret files onto it. :P