Hi guys,
is it just me who has problem downloading roms from rapidshare, megaupload etc? i bloody hate that!!!, almost as much as having "this is a free (crap) service, to get a better (probably also crap) service pay £$5 per week/month/day/minute.
Ive decided to help myself and everyone else in the same predicament. ive opened a website for rom cookers to place their roms for other people to download. Its completely FREE of charge, theres no messing around with countdowns or dodgy popups or advertising, you simply upload your file and post the link on here.
ive got unlimited storage and unlimited bandwidth on my account so usage will not be a problem. Ill post the details soon, the address will be welovesmartphone.co.uk and will be up in the next few days.
Let me know now if your interested so i can get a move on with it (or decide against it if no-ones interested)
like i say its free to use (once ive worked out how to make an uploader!..if anyone knows how let me know!)..i will put a "buy me a beer " link on, but theres no obligation (i do love a beer though!!)
Also, its not only for rom cookers, if you build programs etc you can also use the service...
PM me for more details if you wish
cheers dudes!
Az!
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Ok so here is my idea,
I have noticed a lot of people like to use hosting company like Megaupload and rapidshare, which to I have noticed has it's draw backs on waiting times etc..
So what i propose is to setup an FTP server for all developers on the XDA community such as:
duttythroy
shogunmark
Confused Stu's
ryncppr
sakajati
Laurentius26
(Sorry if I missed anybody out but of course you are included)
Each user would have there own space on the ftp server to upload there rom's/tools they wish to share with the xda-dev community, which they could link directly too there own threads to make it easier for people to download.
Supported by donations I would be happy to keep this server running permanently for everyone to use.
Also if you have any other suggestions I would be happy to hear them.
Let me know what you think as if I get enough positive responses it would be a project I would be happy to pursue.
Thats fine, so long as you:
1. Can get a server in a country which doesn't respect Microsoft's Copyright. I believe XDA had an FTP before which was shut down
2. Have multi-gigabit connectivity. Think just of the Kaiser board and imagine a few hundred people all downloading the latest Dutty or L26 ROM at about 100MB a go. Now multiply that up by all the boards at XDA-D, all the Roms and all the users.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not deliberately pissing on your campfire but there are reasons things are as they are.
TM
Hi
Thanks for your reply, i had already thought of banwidth issues plus the copyright implications from M$, i am currently looking at different hosting company's which may be able to provide me with what i/we require.
Don't worry about pissing on my campfire, i have a nack for working out issues like these.
As a matter of couriosity can you remember why the xda ftp was shut down?
I think as above 'I believe XDA had an FTP before which was shut down'... due to the server having multiple images and files of MS based software.
check this: http://xda-developers.com/modules.php?name=News&file=showarticle&threadid=294142
davcham9 said:
Ok so here is my idea,
I have noticed a lot of people like to use hosting company like Megaupload and rapidshare, which to I have noticed has it's draw backs on waiting times etc..
So what i propose is to setup an FTP server for all developers on the XDA community such as:
duttythroy
shogunmark
Confused Stu's
ryncppr
sakajati
Laurentius26
(Sorry if I missed anybody out but of course you are included)
Each user would have there own space on the ftp server to upload there rom's/tools they wish to share with the xda-dev community, which they could link directly too there own threads to make it easier for people to download.
Supported by donations I would be happy to keep this server running permanently for everyone to use.
Also if you have any other suggestions I would be happy to hear them.
Let me know what you think as if I get enough positive responses it would be a project I would be happy to pursue.
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You clearly haven't been here long enough - those unlikeable rapidshares actually saved the community.
davcham9 said:
Ok so here is my idea...
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The idea is good brother, but its unlikly to happend due legal issues. What you should do is sit down and collect all urls to all rom and compile a nice tread that you can daily update whit links on the diffrent chefs. That will go straight on the stickies (should go that is), woulda done it myself but I am to occupied trying to learn to cook
good idea one source - all of the files
Hey members, I really appreciate all the hard work you folks put in and especially all the great cooks we have here. If you would like a free host for your ROM PM me and I'll be happy to park a copy of your ROM on my personal server and offer members a non waiting url to download from.
Just wanted to give a little something back.
n3rxs said:
Hey members, I really appreciate all the hard work you folks put in and especially all the great cooks we have here. If you would like a free host for your ROM PM me and I'll be happy to park a copy of your ROM on my personal server and offer members a non waiting url to download from.
Just wanted to give a little something back.
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Nice, that would be very nice!
n3rxs said:
Hey members, I really appreciate all the hard work you folks put in and especially all the great cooks we have here. If you would like a free host for your ROM PM me and I'll be happy to park a copy of your ROM on my personal server and offer members a non waiting url to download from.
Just wanted to give a little something back.
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Great idea, will help out those in countries that cant access 4shared, rapidshare etc, Thanks
No problem, I won't put up anyone's ROMs unless they send me an OK, don't want to step on any toes but I can host them no problem got unlimited bandwidth
I did the same thing, but i created a rapidshare type site where you can upload whatever you want and there is no speed limit. Just see my signature
Thanks to all the chefs who spend the time getting us theses fantastic roms.
I noticed a lot of devs hosting things with rapidshare and megaupload so thought I would try and do my bit for the site and offer some free hosting for any Desire files that you need hosting. Please keep what you upload legal no warez or anything like that if warez or any other illegal files are found in your FTP your login details will be removed instantly. If any dev wants a FTP post here and I will be intouch. I will be checking user posts to make sure only real devs get FTP you will have your own folder where you can host files and HTML.
This offer is brought to you by myslef and Cyborgz
This is a good thread m8, one of the mods should pin it to the top of the forum
FeaRThiS said:
This offer is brought to you by myslef and Cyborgz
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Thanks for the offer mate. That is fantastic!
Your timing is brilliant! Just uploaded one to rapidshare. ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=6404623#post6404623 ) I assume that, by the time you get this message, the max 10 downloads will be well and truely expired
If you could PM me a login, that would be fantastic!
Another good way would be to share roms via dropbox (Public folder). You get 2 GB of free storage at the beginning.
Via referrals you can get up to 11GB.
If you like to sign up, i would appreciate if you use my referrer link so i (and you) get 250 MB extra ( https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTQ1OTg3NzM5 )
Cheers
bcmobile said:
Thanks for the offer mate. That is fantastic!
Your timing is brilliant! Just uploaded one to rapidshare. ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=6404623#post6404623 ) I assume that, by the time you get this message, the max 10 downloads will be well and truely expired
If you could PM me a login, that would be fantastic!
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PM sent all setup
BTW not sure what speeds you get off drop box but I would expect min 500kbps per user from my server with multiple users downloading
FeaRThiS said:
PM sent all setup
BTW not sure what speeds you get off drop box but I would expect min 500kbps per user from my server with multiple users downloading
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cool!
Okay, would you support non-Desire roms? i.e Nexus?
I'd love to be able to add an additional host for Kang-o-rama (see sig).
But I'll let you know... I've used 200GB+ since Kang-o-rama was released less than three weeks ago... you got a good cap?
- In fact, if somebody wants to send me a Desire I'll port Kang' to it...
djmcnz said:
Okay, would you support non-Desire roms? i.e Nexus?
I'd love to be able to add an additional host for Kang-o-rama (see sig).
But I'll let you know... I've used 200GB+ since Kang-o-rama was released less than three weeks ago... you got a good cap?
- In fact, if somebody wants to send me a Desire I'll port Kang' to it...
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Unfortunately due to server load I will only be offering hosting space for all things "Desire". As far as my download cap goes ....... I dont have one so that wont be a problem . If you do end up porting Kang-o-rama over to desire feel free to get in touch.
As I typed this thread title I saw there's been two other posts in the last month or so about this, but oh well.
I've been hosting many various ROM's and kitchens for other phones for 7 or 8 months now. I know there's quite a big Hero following as well, so I just thought I'd throw it out there if anyone would like to host their files on my site instead of MultiUpload junk.
Anyways, site's in the sig, my email addy to get upload access is on the site. The whole site is setup just for hosting rom's. Uploading is really simple, etc. Plenty of speed (I max out my 30mbps connection at home whenever I download something from it myself), plenty of space, etc.
Mods: This isn't an advertisement for a site that would compete with XDA, it's solely a file host. I've already had approval in other phone sections. Just an FYI.
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GrdLock said:
As I typed this thread title I saw there's been two other posts in the last month or so about this, but oh well.
I've been hosting many various ROM's and kitchens for other phones for 7 or 8 months now. I know there's quite a big Hero following as well, so I just thought I'd throw it out there if anyone would like to host their files on my site instead of MultiUpload junk.
Anyways, site's in the sig, my email addy to get upload access is on the site. The whole site is setup just for hosting rom's. Uploading is really simple, etc. Plenty of speed (I max out my 30mbps connection at home whenever I download something from it myself), plenty of space, etc.
Mods: This isn't an advertisement for a site that would compete with XDA, it's solely a file host. I've already had approval in other phone sections. Just an FYI.
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Awesome and thanks. I even looked over site while I was there.. and not to go OT but installing Square now thanks!
Awesome that you are providing this service to us. It is very appreciated.
BUT I did want to inform you when I sent you an email, it bounced back/denied it.
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hexskrew said:
Awesome that you are providing this service to us. It is very appreciated.
BUT I did want to inform you when I sent you an email, it bounced back/denied it.
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I'm betting if the email address is to his host then its because the DNS changes havent went into effect fully..
Yeah that's probably correct. I just moved to a better host over the weekend, so it's possible some smaller ISP's or mail servers still don't have the updated DNS records I suppose. If you want upload permissions feel free to send me a PM instead for the time being.
Whoops, nope, I broke my mail server when I changed a few settings yesterday apparently, and didn't realize it! lol... fixed now.
How many times you opened a mediafire/megaupload/any other uploading site and had to wait many many hours to download something as a free user, and then, maybe when you just are above 90%, it just interrupts?
well, **** happens, we all know that, and the main problem is that storage sites don't allow the use of a download manager. And that becomes a problem when the site you're referring to caps the download speed at like 20-25 KB/s and you're downloading a very large file.
So i was thinking, couldn't it become a forum rule, or at least something strongly adviced, to post a torrent link for large files, let's say larger than 150MB?
I mean, we all are REALLY grateful to people who make all the tinkering possible, who provide us with blazing fast and stable ROMs or with nice apps, but sometimes it gets frustrating to download from those sites! Maybe posting a torrent link wouldn't cost them much, it's just a couple of minutes task and it could get very useful!
Thank you very much!
Hmm.... guess I don't see a problem with that...
you want something for free and you want the person offering up the item that is free to pay for fast downloading ???............ clueless and inconsiderate....
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Hmm.... guess I don't see a problem with that...
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I remember writing an email to XDa about that way back in 2006,they said theyd look into it. Of course, back then there were lawsuits against the owners of the torrent sites. that shouldnt have been a problem for people distributing Roms since they didn't have copyright.We have plenty of seeders so the downloads will be fast and reliable.
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Torrents are normally associated with warez
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If anything to discuss please PM me
If torrents are used to post ROMS which don't contain warez of ANY SORT, it would be acceptable. If Any chef is interested in doing that they can take permission and get verified by a moerator/admin and post the link - but on a trusted torrent host.
Thread remains closed as we do not encourage discussion or use or torrens ( which we all know are majorly associated with WAREZ/pirated things ).