Andy B
July 23rd, 2007, 02:26 AM
Having very recently had problems sending and receiving very large files, I have come across two utilities I'd like to share with you.
The first is a free application called File Splitter http://www.dekabyte.com/filesplitter/
A simple Google for file splitters throws up a vast array of options, but the main reason for my recommendation is that it will not only split PDF's (even protected ones) etc into whatever size blocks you need, but also creates it's own batch stitching file.
So if your ISP prevents large attachments from being sent via email, this app will allow you you send your file in several sections, requiring you to simply place all the blocks into one directory (together with the batch file), double click the batch file, and it'll reassemble the blocks into one file! - Zim Zalla Bim - job done
The second is a application using a small client program called "Pando" http://www.pando.com/
This uses Peer 2 Peer architecture allowing a file to be uploaded to their secure server, with the recipient then receiving an email notification saying they have a file waiting for them to download.
The free version will store files for up to 7 days, and up to 1Gb.
Again, there are quite a few variations on this theme, and I recommend this one, simply because I have used it, it worked, it's simple, and does what it says on the tin!
So, I hope this helps anyone having trouble sending large files.
Regards
Andy
The first is a free application called File Splitter http://www.dekabyte.com/filesplitter/
A simple Google for file splitters throws up a vast array of options, but the main reason for my recommendation is that it will not only split PDF's (even protected ones) etc into whatever size blocks you need, but also creates it's own batch stitching file.
So if your ISP prevents large attachments from being sent via email, this app will allow you you send your file in several sections, requiring you to simply place all the blocks into one directory (together with the batch file), double click the batch file, and it'll reassemble the blocks into one file! - Zim Zalla Bim - job done
The second is a application using a small client program called "Pando" http://www.pando.com/
This uses Peer 2 Peer architecture allowing a file to be uploaded to their secure server, with the recipient then receiving an email notification saying they have a file waiting for them to download.
The free version will store files for up to 7 days, and up to 1Gb.
Again, there are quite a few variations on this theme, and I recommend this one, simply because I have used it, it worked, it's simple, and does what it says on the tin!
So, I hope this helps anyone having trouble sending large files.
Regards
Andy