As I’ve mentioned before, typical e-mail servers don’t like large attachments. That’s why I’m always on the lookout for Web services that work around the problem (see the aforementioned post for three examples). Driveway is one of many such services, but it beats out most of the others by supporting uploads as large as 500MB. That’s five times the space afforded by YouSendIt, my usual go-to conveyer.
All you do is choose one or more files you want to “park,” then add a recipient’s e-mail address (or not, if you merely plan to make the file available publicly via a download link). The recipient receives an e-mail with a link to download the file; it’s just that easy.
Files are kept on Driveway’s servers for 90 days from the last date of access, meaning they could stay there more or less permanently if they’re downloaded regularly. You can use Driveway to move large files from one PC to another, send large files to other users, or just back up important data. It’s a free service, and you don’t even have to register. If you’re concerned about the privacy of your files, be sure to peruse Driveway’s privacy policy. [via Download Squad]
