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How to Transfer Large Files Over the Internet

Having the ability to transfer large files over the internet is an essential tool for all video, audio, and graphic designers who wish to build their business and literally work with clients on a global scale. Being able to deliver gig sized files and folders across continents and oceans via the internet saves time and money and makes geography a non-issue.
Sending large data files over the net is not a new phenomena by any means, but a brief summary of the most used methods can be useful.
1. File Transfer Protocol called FTP is a popular method for transferring data between computers via the Internet. By using a FTP software users simply provide a host name, user name, and password and get access to password protected folders online and with the click of a button one can upload or download files to the client. This method is the best for transferring files because the only limit to file size is the allowed gigs on the website's server.
2. With access to an FTP server, one can also create URL links to files, such as large .wav files, that can be downloaded with the right click of a mouse. For example, you would create a URL such as http://www.websitename.com/projects/music.wav for a file named music.wav in a projects folder on your site.
3. Peer to Peer software or P2P does not involve uploading and instead allows the delivery of files between two personal computers. Participants need to install the same P2P software. The software allows file downloading and no links are exchanged between users.
4. Software as a Service, know as SaaS, is generally hosted on a particular server as an application available to member users. This type of software allows users to upload single files up to a certain size such as 100 MB and then provides a link for downloading. Service plans allow the uploading of larger files, multiple files, and folders for a monthly fee.
By using any of the above methods than geography will no longer be a limitation to your business. Conquering geography in this manner will allow you to work with clients all over the world as easily as those in your own town.

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