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== List the mirrors, not just the one site == | == List the mirrors, not just the one site == | ||
Also it is a good idea to list all your mirrors with posting AND the mirror spreading site you uploaded to. That way people can still download your file if the mirror spreading site is shut down, changes it's system or moves to another domain name. With all the mirror links listed, chances are at least one of the links will keep on working. | Also it is a good idea to list all your mirrors with posting AND the mirror spreading site you uploaded to. That way people can still download your file if the mirror spreading site is shut down, changes it's system or moves to another domain name. With all the mirror links listed, chances are at least one of the links will keep on working. | ||
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| + | == Use .7z (Not .RAR) == | ||
| + | The [[Wikipedia:RAR|RAR]] format is patented, so individual programmers are not allowed to write better RAR creator programs without a license from the original programmer(s). This is an absurd situation since this is such a basic area in which innovation is needed. | ||
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| + | Also, WinRAR is [[Wikipedia:Nagware|nagware]]. | ||
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| + | Therefore I recommend using the free and open 7zip format. It is easy to setup on any major operating system. There is no reason that anyone with a computer can't open a 7-zip file. It is so easy that a retarded monkey could do it. | ||
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| + | *For Windows and Linux: http://7-zip.org/ | ||
| + | **Windows user doesn't want to install? No problem! Just use [http://portableapps.com/apps/utilities/7-zip_portable 7-zip Portable] or [http://portableapps.com/apps/utilities/peazip_portable PeaZip Portable]. | ||
| + | *For Mac: [http://iarchiver.com/features/how-to-open-7zip-files-on-mac-os-x.html iArchiver] | ||
Revision as of 17:29, 11 November 2008
When uploading, I recommend using one or more of the following sites because they automatically upload your file to multiple mirrors for you.
Sites List
- http://sharebee.com/
- http://rapidspread.com/
- http://qooy.com/
- http://massmirror.com/
- http://www.uploadjockey.com/
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This way your downloaders don't have to deal with running out of Rapidshare or Megaupload bandwidth and they can easily cancel and try another mirror if their download speed is too slow. It works out much better for everyone in the long run.
Counter arguments against multiple upload mirrors
A counter argument to this is that it takes slightly longer, uploads fail slightly more often and "Such-and-such a site doesn't have bandwidth limits." The first two can be dismissed as lazyness but the third merits some consideration. People who make that argument often don't realize that sites like that are here today, gone tomorrow. And single sites often crash or have server problems which lead people to think your links have expired.
Additional reasons for using multiple mirrors
A single mirror is easy for the anti-sharing crowd to complain about and/or get pulled down. With multiple mirrors, only complainers who are really serious (which usually means they actually have some legitimate reason to complain, unlike many complainers) will be able to get your links shut down.
List the mirrors, not just the one site
Also it is a good idea to list all your mirrors with posting AND the mirror spreading site you uploaded to. That way people can still download your file if the mirror spreading site is shut down, changes it's system or moves to another domain name. With all the mirror links listed, chances are at least one of the links will keep on working.
Use .7z (Not .RAR)
The RAR format is patented, so individual programmers are not allowed to write better RAR creator programs without a license from the original programmer(s). This is an absurd situation since this is such a basic area in which innovation is needed.
Also, WinRAR is nagware.
Therefore I recommend using the free and open 7zip format. It is easy to setup on any major operating system. There is no reason that anyone with a computer can't open a 7-zip file. It is so easy that a retarded monkey could do it.
- For Windows and Linux: http://7-zip.org/
- Windows user doesn't want to install? No problem! Just use 7-zip Portable or PeaZip Portable.
- For Mac: iArchiver
