Dropload

June 27, 2005 in 4 out of 5 stars, A service, File uploading services, Free

What is it?


Dropload: A service where you can send big files to others, without having to email it to them.

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Who makes it?

Andre Torrez

Why is it the killerest?

Because it's flat simple to do something that everyone struggles with -- getting large files to someone else. Typically people email them. Have you ever waited for a 10MB email? It's not fun, Dropload solves this problem. It works by allowing you to upload a file, which then triggers an email to your recipient, they click a link and download at their leisure (as long as it's within 7 days). You get an email when they've picked it up.

What could be improved?

It's a tad spare in features, but honestly, it only does what it purports to do. Performance can be weak when it's slammed. I love it.

How much does it cost?

Free as a bumblebee.

Rating?

Reviewed by Carson McComas

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Who makes it? http://www.torrez.org/

Posted by: Robert | Jun 30, 2005 11:18:45 AM

Cool, thanks Robert. I've updated the post.

Posted by: Carson McComas | Jun 30, 2005 11:22:39 AM

Also in this arena is the "You Send It" website.


http://www.yousendit.com/

YSI allows for files up to 1 GB, but their servers often get slammed hard due to it's popularity.

Dropload is a great alternative.

Posted by: Daniel Nicolas | Jul 6, 2005 2:07:23 PM

Thanks Daniel, that looks just as cool.

Posted by: Carson McComas | Jul 6, 2005 4:12:56 PM

tried to sign up, ive sent my email addresse and password waiting for verication but hasnt work . is there any way of re sign with the same addresse as it says error everytime. Im losing a lot of work otherwise ! gutted ! thnx

Posted by: tom | Aug 18, 2006 3:12:46 AM

Is there any open source software I can load on my web server to get this type of service ?

Posted by: Darren Franks | Feb 28, 2007 9:56:18 AM