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Simple web-based file sharing (beta)

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Re: Simple web-based file sharing (beta)

#11
post #10

Looks similar to http://www.justbeamit.com/

calebm,

It's similar, but Dropr.in doesn't require interactivity on both ends. That is to say, you don't need to coordinate with the recipient of the file to download it at a set time. Also, Dropr.in offers (indeed, enforces) SSL encryption on the browser.

Re: Simple web-based file sharing (beta)

#13

I created something similar once S3 started allowing browser-based uploads. It's hosted in S3 and uses S3's rules to expire the files. The code's on Github so you can easily host your own copy. http://s3upper.s3-website-us-east-1.amazonaws.com/

I've also made something similar, a demo of CORS uploading directly to S3 in node/express.

http://dropdot.alfg.co/

https://github.com/alfg/dropdot

Re: Simple web-based file sharing (beta)

#14
post #12

Ok, so I updated a file (executable), and it gave me a link. I followed the link and couldn't find the file anywhere. All I saw was an advertisement.

_RPM,

Can you share the filecode with me? I'm happy to take a look and see what the story is.

UPDATE: I uploaded an executable binary myself and can't reproduce the problem. Can you share what browser and platform you are running on? Have you tried a different kind of file?

Re: Simple web-based file sharing (beta)

#15
post #4

this is really cool. are the files really deleted or are they "deleted" in the snapchat sense of the word?

Is it a fact that SC doesn't actually delete the binary image files, and does store them on disk somewhere? I'm assuming they do, because who would actually delete them?

Re: Simple web-based file sharing (beta)

#16
post #12

Ok, so I updated a file (executable), and it gave me a link. I followed the link and couldn't find the file anywhere. All I saw was an advertisement.

_RPM, Can you share the filecode with me? I'm happy to take a look and see what the story is. UPDATE: I uploaded an executable binary myself and can't reproduce the problem. Can you share what browser and platform you are running on? Have you tried a different kind of file?

pd89b I haven't tried a different type of file. Chrome Version 35.0.1916.114 m Windows 8.1

Re: Simple web-based file sharing (beta)

#20
post #2

Unless I sign in using social media I can only upload files up to 10MB in size. Frankly, that's terrible

Hi, JTon! Thanks for the feedback. The site is not intended to be used for sharing large binaries. It's purpose is for quickly sharing "incidental" type of files or transferring files quickly from device to device. For example, moving a photo from your phone to a friend's laptop or tablet. It's not intended to serve up large files like Mega. As for rewarding users with larger limits for connecting with social media,…

Pirated content isn't limited by size. RAR splits, eBooks, MP3s..
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