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I still think you should implement my suggestion of: a) having a splash screen explaining that the file isn't finished yet for recipients or b) sending all files with a content-type to make the browser download instead of trying to play media files.
MMC @ WN.se :)
The site is slow.
It's a really excellent idea and a very simple implementation, like others though I think it needs some more explanation. Good luck.
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Thanks. Got your point and to some parts agree, let's see what we deside on.
some jQuery code can give you the same effect UPDATE: here's my shot at it: http://www.nirmalpatel.com/menu.html The font sizes and padding may not be exact, but I got it close.
Why shouldn't I just seed a file as a torrent? torrents let the people who started downloading, upload segments they have already downloaded...
This seems a bit simpler, especially if you don't already have a BitTorrent client. But perhaps Streamfile could be a frontend to a simplified BitTorrent tracker. I don't know the details of how the BitTorrent protocol works, could it start seeding a partially uploaded file, or does it require knowledge of the entire file before seeding can begin?
But you're right this solution is a bit simpler for the average user.
Love the simplicity of the site. Awesome service. I just sent a pic of myself to myself: http://www.streamfile.com/id/ZmkDG4QW1YhbiI90YNbCNgyM754Ke/1... It's a shame I cant view the jpg in the browser but great work nonetheless. Though I think bandwidth will get very costly quick.
Why shouldn't I just seed a file as a torrent? torrents let the people who started downloading, upload segments they have already downloaded...
The site is slow.
The site may appear slow to north american visitors due to the fact that all servers are located in Sweden, Nothern Europe (this is why we also can afford the bandwith at the moment). Plans are soon to add server nodes in U.S, Middle East and Hong Kong.
So, if I understand this correctly, I could start uploading a 2GB file, and, while it is still uploading, my recipient could start downloading it, even before the upload has finished? Did I get that right?
So, if I understand this correctly, I could start uploading a 2GB file, and, while it is still uploading, my recipient could start downloading it, even before the upload has finished? Did I get that right?
what happens when your recipient is on a faster connection and "catches up" with your upload?
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On this note, I love the concept and the simple design but with all of that open real estate on the homepage you might consider one short explanatory blurb to greet visitors and pull them right in.
Agree. Actually, We will shortly add an embedded movie clip that greets visitors with a short presentation and explanation of the service.