Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/04/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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