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by waltknochjr

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We need to transfer files (including photos) that zip down to 10+ MB. Our email limit is 5 MB. We use pcAnywhere, but because it takes so long, the phone quite often connects. Is there a better solution? Walt

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by d.escasa

There are sites on the Internet that let you store and retrieve your files, and even share them with others, without having to reveal the password. Check http://www.zdnet.com/products/stories/reviews/0,4161,2526030,00.html for reviews of Internet storage services. Most of them offer free storage of up to x MB, and let you have more for a fee.

The other thing you can do -- although this is slightly more complicated -- is to put those files on your (or your company's) Web page then send the URL to those who should have the file(s). You can even make your life a little more complicated by setting up a secure login to the specific URL.

Hope this helps.

by waltknochjr

Is there any consensus out there about what chains have the best connections? Do some motels offer broadband? Are there other types of business connections available to the public?
Walt

by mc_user

PKzip by PKware has the ability to break up a zip file into several smaller files. They call it splitting or spanning.
The feature is used to split one large archive into a series of sequential zip files that could put on a series of diskettes.
Check it out and see if it meets your needs.

by waltknochjr

That would also allow us to send the files by email, I'll check it out. However, the bigger problem is still finding a reliable phone connection on-the-road.
Thanks
Walt

by mc_user

Why are you using PC Anywhere? What are you attempting to do? Just e-mail? Remote control of a PC?

by waltknochjr

We are using pcAnywhere to transfer files from portable in the field to desktop at the office.

by mc_user

The last time I used PCAnywhere was several versions ago. Back then it was a resource and memory hog as it took complete control of another PC. This was necessary for the job I was doing.
PCAnywhere may be eating up all of the PC's resources and that is causing the slowdown. You may be able to reconfigure the application for speed by disabling certain video enhancements. It's worth a call to tech support.

You may want to try a different product called LapLink which is specifically made for file transfers. It was really fast when I used it.

Here is a CNet review for the product.
http://www.cnet.com/software/0-3227892-1205-6705222.html?tag=dir-rev

Telephone line noise may be slowing down the connection. Or a corporate firewallor antivirus applicaion may be adding overhead.

Some hotels have high speed access in their rooms. I thought Hilton was working on ethernet to the room. You will have to check with your hotel.

Good luck.

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