Filed under: Internet, P2P, Web
file ai turns your web browser into a file server
Here's how it works. You visit the file ai site and click the send files button. A Java applet opens up allowing you to drag and drop files to a folder on the web page. When you're done adding files and folders just send the unique URL to your receipient and they can begin downloading the files using any Java enabled browser.
The service uses a BitTorrent-like file transfer protocol so that if you send the files to multiple recipients, they can download data from multiple sources simultaneously which speeds up the download process.
In case you're worried about the security issues of opening up files on your computer to remote downloaders, file ai uses 128 bit AES encryption on the files before sending them.
Update: If I'd poked around a little longer, I'd have noticed that you can choose to password protect a file transfer before adding files to the folder. Once you've added files or folders there's no way to password protect them.
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digg_url = 'http://www.downloadsquad.com/2009/11/25/the-atari-classics-are-back-and-free-to-play-asteroids-lunar-l/';
Believe it or not, Atari have just released a bunch of old games on their own website. These aren't clones, these aren't even 'loving interpretations' -- these are the real thing, remade by Atari themselves. This comes as part of a re-launch for the Atari website which includes an online store.
I warn you, if you read on, this might turn into more than just a mere ten-minute time-waster.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
wooshring said 5:53PM on 12-10-2008
I found this on the website:
"All file data is encrypted with 128-bit AES encryption when it is transferred, and no file data is stored on any server. You may also choose to require users to enter a password before being able to connect to your computer."
Guess you just missed it
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Brad Linder said 5:53PM on 12-10-2008
Yup, I sure did. Post updated!
wooshring said 6:11PM on 12-10-2008
You Da Man! So now knowing about the password, do you think its worth it to try?
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thezonie said 6:53PM on 12-10-2008
Hi, I'm the developer of fileai ... Thanks for the review!
If you have any questions or feedback, please let me know!
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Ed said 8:23AM on 12-11-2008
This has to be the best and fastest way to send large files. This tool rocks thank you!
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John said 10:15PM on 2-03-2009
There's also 2large2email (http://www.2large2email.com/) which is as easy and simple to use.
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