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  • 13) PipeBytes
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    PipeBytes in a web-based tool that anyone can use to share files, with no size limitation. If you want to send a file, just click the "Send" button, browse for you file, and click "Upload". You will be provided with a pick-up code, or simply with a pick-up URL, that will connect your and your friend's computer to send the file directly, with no uploading process. Free to use, no registration needed.

    http://www.pipebytes.com/












  • 12) HotShare





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    Hotshare is an online hosting solution that you can use to share any type of file (music, videos, pictures, zip, rar, docs...).

    Without even registering, you are able to
    upload all the files you want up to 200MB-each, and to get a download link that you can share via email or IM, to allow anyone of your friends or team-mates to get the file.

    Price: Free

    Multiple pickup: Yes

    Delivery receipt: No

    Virus scan: No

    Compression: No

    Encryption: No

    Secure site: Yes

    Expiration period: Never

    Maximum file size: 200MB

    Web site integration: No

    Pros: No registration is needed

    Cons: You cannot register and get your personal page to organize your files

    http://hotshare.net












  • 11) Driveway
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    Driveway is an online file sharing system that allows you to share big files, and also to collaborate with others on documents, presentations, spreadsheets.

    You can upload an unlimited number of files, up to 500 MB, and share them with everyone via email or by giving them a URL, in read only or in edit mode, inviting your team's members to review all of your .doc, .xls, .ppt files.

    To start using it, no registration is needed and it is free.

    Price: Free

    Multiple pickup: Yes

    Delivery receipt: Yes

    Virus scan: No

    Compression: No

    Encryption: No

    Secure site: Yes

    Expiration period: Never

    Maximum file size: 500MB

    Web site integration: No

    Pros: Has a progress bar to show how much of the file has uploaded. You can let other people edit your files. No registration needed

    Cons: You can't organize your updated files

    http://www.driveway.com/












  • 10) BigFileBox
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    BixFileBox is a web-based file hosting service that you can use to upload and share your files with other people.

    After you choose whether you want to upload a file using the Java drag-and-drop facility or the click-to-upload interface, you can upload as many files as you want and, when done, you can create "tokens" to give people permission to browse/edit your files. You can also choose the duration of the token. Free for up to 50 MB or see plan comparison.

    Price: Free

    Multiple pickup: Yes

    Delivery receipt: Yes

    Virus scan: Yes

    Compression: No

    Encryption: Yes

    Secure site: Yes

    Expiration period: Never

    Maximum file size: Depends on account (see plan comparison)

    Web site integration: No

    Pros: Has a progress bar to show how much of the file has uploaded. You can grant access for a limited period of time.

    Cons: Free plan offers just 50 MB.

    http://www.bigfilebox.com/












  • 9) TransferBigFiles.com

    TransferBigFiles.com

    TransferBIGFiles.com is a free service for sending and receiving large files through the Internet. No registration is needed to use the service. View a simple diagram of how the service works.

    After you upload the file (up to 1GB), the recipient gets an email with a link to download the file. The file is good for 5 days or 20 downloads, whichever comes first. The optional settings let you add a note to the email, password protect the file and get an email confirmation of the download.

    The folks behind the site share their experience in building TransferBigFiles.com in one weekend. Check out the statistics showing the number of transfers, file size, bandwidth and other interesting stats.

    Price: Free

    Multiple pickup: Yes

    Delivery receipt: Yes - in options

    Virus scan: No

    Compression: No

    Encryption: No

    Secure site: No

    Expiration period: 5 days or 20 downloads

    Maximum file size: 1 GB

    Web site integration: No

    Pros: Has a progress bar to show how much of the file has uploaded. No registration.

    Cons: Little information. No encryption.

    http://transferbigfiles.com/







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