Uploading/Downloading Full Software Packages(100Mb +)

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This discussion focuses on methods for uploading and downloading large software packages exceeding 100MB. Participants highlight that traditional email services impose size limits, typically around 5MB, with Gmail allowing up to 25MB. Recommended solutions for transferring large files include using cloud storage services such as Dropbox and Google Drive, as well as utilizing torrent technology for efficient file sharing. Zipping files is suggested as a preliminary step to reduce size when possible.

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  • Familiarity with cloud storage services like Dropbox and Google Drive.
  • Basic knowledge of torrent technology for file sharing.
  • Awareness of email service limitations regarding attachment sizes.
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  • Research the features and limitations of Dropbox for large file transfers.
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  • Investigate alternative cloud storage solutions for large file uploads, such as OneDrive or WeTransfer.
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Software developers, IT professionals, and anyone involved in transferring large files who seeks efficient methods for uploading and downloading substantial software packages.

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Hi all,
What kind of methods are there to upload/download large files (program files) , of more than, say 100Mb?
Thanks.
 
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The same as any other uploads or downloads. If you have lots of files, it helps to zip them up first.
 
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The same as any other uploads or downloads. If you have lots of files, it helps to zip them up first.
Thanks, but some of these files are 20Mb + even if zipped , and many email services will not allow files beyond 5Mb or so.
 
Ah, I see what you're referring to now. Yes, there is a limit on most email servers. There are some sites that allow you to upload large files for download. Dropbox comes to mind.
 
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I've used Google Drive to transfer large files to other people.
 
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Another solution is torrents.
I didn't know that many email services had a limit of about 5 Mb or so. gmail for instance has its limits at 25 Mb or so, I believe.
 

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