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large file uploading via website
It is not always practical to ask a client or custoemr to install ftp software, to say nothing of firewall or IT restrictions on the installation of software.
I understand that file size limitations exist using php.
I am wondering what sites like Creative COW and others use that allow huge file uploads through the web browser.
Also, could you use browser based ftp in a way that each user’s login goes to a separate ftp folder, so users cannot see other users’ uploads, yet only having to distribute one username and password. For example, each session would generate its own remote folder.
Thanks for any feedback you may be able to offer.
Mike Cohen
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Your question is a bit difficult to answer in the way that it is phrased. most programming languages (php, java, microsoft, python) have a way to manage large uploads. php has an initial limit, but it can be expanded. java specifically has a bunch of objects that help handle large file IO through HTTP.
But I dont think that is what you are looking for. Sounds like you just want a web front-end for standard FTP. Most studios provide this & there are lots of companies that provide versions that you can install on your website.
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[…Also, could you use browser based ftp in a way that each user’s login goes to a separate ftp folder, so users cannot see other users’ uploads, yet only having to distribute one username and password. For example, each session would generate its own remote folder…]
Yes, but it can be a little complicates since you’ll need to manage the accounts, probably with a database.
You can google for “php download upload script”, there are different solutions, some of them free.
I hope this helps
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