Question for computer whizzes here.

[Hayabusa Rider]

I wish to transfer a large file from someone elses computer to mine. What is the best way to go about this, ICQ, AIM or some other means? A cybertwinkie for the best answer

 

[aphex]

Question for computer whizzes here.

its 'wizz' there buddy

whizz is urine related.

EDIT: i think.

 

[minendo]

FTP with resumeable downloads/uploads.

 

[Platypus]

How large?

This really depends...

1) Create a lan with highspeed cable and transfer it that way (best)
2) Take his HD and put it in your box (only if it's like huge)
3) Use a client like AIM or something (last ditch)


Edit: This only works if you know the person and can get to his box

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

Originally posted by: aphexII

Question for computer whizzes here.

its 'wizz' there buddy whizz is urine related. EDIT: i think.

Got your attention

 

[Sluggo]

How large of a file?

Some of us here remember sneakernet...when 1MB was huge file.

 

[Eli]

ICQ would work fine, assuming you both have broadband.

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

Hmm how big... several hundred MB and 3500 miles.

 

[Platypus]

Originally posted by: Sluggo
How large of a file?

Some of us here remember sneakernet...when 1MB was huge file.

 

[minendo]

Originally posted by: Hayabusarider
Hmm how big... several hundred MB and 3500 miles.

I still go with ftp. It would be a direct connection and I have found that it has been the fastest way for me to make such transfers.

 

[thawolfman]

Originally posted by: minendo
FTP with resumeable downloads/uploads.

I agree w/ minendo.

 

[BlueApple]

I'd either...

1) Burn the file to CD and send it priority mail, 2 or 3 days and $3.50
2) FTP it

 

[bandXtrb]

This computer wiz whizzes on your computer.

 

[rgwalt]

I second the idea of burning to disk and mailing it

OR

FTP

Ryan

 

[Cyberian]

Originally posted by: Sluggo
How large of a file?

Some of us here remember sneakernet...when 1MB was huge file.

LMAO - Yup!

 

[GooberPHX420]

Just hook have him upload it to you over AIM, IRC, ICQ, whatever the hell you use. Let it go while you sleep and chances are it will be nearly done. I suggest using IRC, cuz it restarts where you left off just incase you guys get cut off.

 

[sheselectric]

Originally posted by: aphexII

Question for computer whizzes here.

its 'wizz' there buddy

whizz is urine related.

EDIT: i think.

yeah, you're right. don't think i'll ever ask for help from "computer whizzes"

 

[FoBoT]

Originally posted by: minendo

Originally posted by: Hayabusarider
Hmm how big... several hundred MB and 3500 miles.

I still go with ftp. It would be a direct connection and I have found that it has been the fastest way for me to make such transfers.

ftp is named ftp for a reason (file transfer protocol), i wish email attachment of files had never been invented, ftp rulez!