Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/04/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]friends, we're talking wedding photos here, not personal bank record... p. --- Christopher Driggett <driggett@mac.com> wrote: > Please do not use ftp. Use sftp instead. It is more secure. When you > use ftp the username and password is sent in the clear. More info at: > http://www.ssh.org/ > > Cheers, > Chris > > > On Apr 13, 2005, at 8:22 AM, Patrick (Washington, DC) wrote: > > > i don't know what the dealio is with you and Cox, but I would > > hope/think that when one hires a > > professional photographer he is using the best tool available. My > > local cable provider (Comcast) > > provides me 3 mbps vs. 300-400 kbps on dial-up. big difference. you > > might have personal > > reservation against Cox, but this is business, not personal. > > > > additionally, jay is right, set up your own FTP site, manage clients > > via password log-in etc. If > > you don't have the time/skill to set it up, just out-source it. > > > > p. > > > > > > --- Jay <bonvini@optonline.net> wrote: > >> How about setting up your own FTP site where your client base, > >> password > >> provided, can go and download their materials? > >> > >> Jay Ignaszewski > >> > >> > >> -----Original Message----- > >> From: lug-bounces+bonvini=optonline.net@leica-users.org > >> [mailto:lug-bounces+bonvini=optonline.net@leica-users.org]On Behalf Of > >> Christopher Williams > >> Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2005 1:31 AM > >> To: Leica Users Group > >> Cc: DUG@topica.com; paw@micapeak.com > >> Subject: [Leica] OT: Fast DSL service for image uploads? > >> > >> > >> Alright computer experts, I need some help. I use Pictage.com for my > >> wedding > >> images online. They offer free FTP service up to 3,000 images per > >> month. > >> With 5-6 weddings per month now, that's easy to reach. But the > >> problem is my > >> AT&T DSL line is too slow. 500 images can take 2 days or more. I > >> can't seem > >> to get any help from them either. For now I'm mailing my CD's but > >> there are > >> charges for uploading from CD's. I'm willing to pay for a fast DSL > >> since I > >> would be saving hundreds by using FTP. > >> > >> So far I've seen reviews of speakeasy.com which they seem to offer > >> very fast > >> upload time for business use. > >> > >> Cable is not an option here since I refuse to give Cox > >> MissCommunication any > >> $$$. > >> > >> Any other ideas? > >> > >> Thanks, > >> Chris > >> New Orleans > >> > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Leica Users Group. > >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >> > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Leica Users Group. > >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >> > > _______________________________________________ > > Leica Users Group. > > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >