I have been a long time visitor to XDA and decided that it is time to start giving back. I have a large web server with traffic that I do not even use. Would anyone be interested in helping me to create a repository to store all the files that these awesome people create? I can install and setup a web based file management system. I can give the developers their own section. It will be quite some work at first but it will stop us having to go to RapidShare, MegaUpload, and 4FileShare for our roms. I have over 500GB of space and want to use it.
Please let me know.
~Tim
I don't know about everyone else but I'm sick of dealing with rapidshare, mediashare etc and having to wait to download ROM's or other files. I'm offering free hosting to any chef's or anyone offering cab's on XDA if you're interested in an ftp server/website to host your files please let me know. Also note that any files uploaded are public domain, this isn't to host private files. If you want hosting just send me a pm and I'll get you setup.
THIS WOULD BE A FREE SERVICE, OFFERED TO ALL XDA-MEMBERS
alright, while sitting in the xda IRC somebody complained about everyone using rapidsahre links, them dying, and the need for a new XDA posting service.
this coupled with the completely empty XDA ftp, we got to talking. Chainfire suggested using usenet for the roms/files/whatever. he said he attempted to get it more widely used years ago, but nobody really cared.
now, my thought is i setup a webUI frontend for the xda usenet group, and make it alot like the current xda-ftp stucture is. simple uploading, simple downloading. no real knowedlge of usenet needed to do it, and the files would be good for at least a year on the servers.
maybe even write a FTP frontend for the group.
what are your guy's thoughts on this. no download limits, no YOU HAVE TO WAIT 9HOURS TO DOWNLOAD ANOTHER ROM, no YOURE ALREADY DOWNLOADING A FILE LOLWAIT, no random deletions of files, uncensored content uploading(you can figure what that means), and super-fast downloading of ROMs, with a que.
we need your thoughts on this project.
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usenet is a pay service, however the concept of this is to provide a free frontend for the usenet posts to the xda community. IT WILL BE FREE.
IT WILL BE FREE
I'm pdbogen, and I approve of this message.
/me is in favor and would love to help make this happen somehow.
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i believe this is a genius plan. I SHALL HELP MAKE IT HAPPEN!
I'm all for faster file transfers and less "LOL YOU BETTER WAIT BECAUSE YOU'RE A NOOB" messages.
Who would be supplying the servers? And how much would it cost to set up?
between me and turbzy, we have enough resources/servers to handle a good 3 mirrors of the setup, so we're good on the money/servers.
we just have to write the webinterface and get people to use it.
if you and the freenode crew whip up something good and badass, i will aggressively promote it on my heavily-trafficked websites
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very nice idea indeed, just what xda was missing =]
This sounds awesome, I say go for it!
me and turbzy will start work on this as soon as we get a few uploaders/chefs willing to use the new system in place of rapidshare.
it's toomuch work to just write and then have wasted because nobody uses it.
the idea is, we're going to maybe write a built in FTP server. so as far as uploading is concerned to upload a file you'll
a) go to the site, and be presented with a upload form. just select the zip/rar and press upload. it'll upload to the multiple backend servers, and give you a direct link. OR possible upload it to a few other options, im thinking maybe add a rapidshare+mediafire+multiple FTP mirrors.
or b) connect to our custom FTP server and upload the file that way. after the file is completed, it will upload it to the other servers and give you the direct url. i'll make a more simplistic description later.
all in all, everyone i've talked ot about the idea thinks its genius. help us get people on board=
oh also, i'm thinking there may be a registration system needed for uploading. it's unfortunate we couldnt just sync it with the XDA login system, but it'll be needed to post verified files. it'd be better for file organization and whatnot.
then again, we may be able to sync with the XDA userdatabase if it gets big enough.
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oh also, i'm thinking there may be a registration system needed for uploading. it's unfortunate we couldnt just sync it with the XDA login system, but it'll be needed to post verified files. it'd be better for file organization and whatnot.
then again, we may be able to sync with the XDA userdatabase if it gets big enough.
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I doubt Flar and company would let you touch the user database. However, maybe they could host the front-end on their servers? For example: fileshare.xda-developers.com
That would then interact with all your middleman servers, etc etc.
So the XDA server would just be the front-end, but it would redirect the file to your servers... is this possible?
Or even better, have XDA auth the user (via login to the forums) and then have it redirect to your server with some fun authing stuff. Then you guys don't need the database, but it would still be secure.
yaaaap. that was my idea, just attempt login. much simpler and lord knows precious xda administration wouldnt dare have their hands on a project meant to..actually maintain the files produced by the community!
they won't help us. even if they offered, i think running them seperate from this site is better and safer.
bump because i actually care about the project.
just a thought and i didnt see it covered
how will the virus scanning be implemnted. will you put a system in place at you end so its get scanned after uploadthen accepted or will you be asking the uploaders to scan them.
just a note because im pretty sure the current FTP scans files and lets you know whether the threaten. but if you leave it multiple uploaders then maybe well get ton of viruses littering the database
i am unsure as to how to handle that. thats why im thinking a user database would be useful, somehow mark the legit uploads with a key of some sort. i'll think about that, but im sure we can handle that.
from what ive seen clamav is pretty easy to tack on to whatever system youre using
edit: as for user database integration, all we'd need xda to do is toss a small api on their server that lets us verify accounts and return a userid that we can associate posts with. we wouldn't need actual access to the database
all im saying is yes you can verify the user who uploads the stuff
but we can verify the stuff
there was a problem a while back with ppl adding cracked apps to the ftp and viruses aswell
i don't think we care about cracked apps. thats somewhat the point.
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i don't think we care about cracked apps. thats somewhat the point.
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well I think you should. This isn't a warez site, nor should it be affiliated to anything to do with it.
It sounds more to me like you're trying to set up a new warez service based on the good name of xda-devs!
I have 87+ GB of online space I am willing to allow anyone to use for ROM's.
I am encouraging chefs to use this space but I have no problem allowing application/game developers as well.
It's simple for up-loaders to use and couldn't get any easier for down-loaders. There is no file size limit for uploaders, no cost, no ad's/popups.
Only thing I ask is to allow me to add your ROM to my web site (with link to your ROM's thread, no download link on my site) but thats not mandatory. (http://sites.google.com/site/windowsmobileapplications/)
Just to give you an idea how it works.
For Up-loaders:
Unfortunately you have to download the client (Only for up-loaders) at http://www.wuala.com/ (Top right)
Download and install.
Create an account and log in.
Join my group "Windows Mobile ROM's"
When you join my group it will ask you why? so please Add your XDA Developers user name and ROM/app/game's name (A link would be nice) and then I will add you as a moderator so you can add and delete your files. P.S. you can also just become a member of my group to use the client to browse/download files.
Now once you are apart of my group this is how you will upload files:
I will make you a folder in the correct area for you to do what you wish.
All you have to do is drag the file into the desired area or click add file.
Now copy past the link into your ROM/app/game's thread and your done.
(for more info just look on there web site)
For down-loaders:
Click on the link, click download to my computer. easy...
No waiting period, speed limit, ad's, or download amount limit.
Here is an example file to show you how easy it is.
http://www.wuala.com/Windows Mobile ROM's/Test.txt
If you use this and want to support me you can donate to my web site but otherwise just adding thanks too "talontsi07" or something is good enough.
Any ?'s just post or PM me.
As a token of my appreciation for all the hard work all you developers put in to making out great Sensation a better phone, I want to offer my help in hosting your website or ROMS/MODS/PATCHES/THEMES on my hosting domain - One-Host.org. I will create a sub-domain with your preferred name and host your context for free, with no limitations of disk space or bandwidth!
Please contact me if you are interested.
And again, thanks for your hard work!
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As a token of my appreciation for all the hard work all you developers put in to making out great Sensation a better phone, I want to offer my help in hosting your website or ROMS/MODS/PATCHES/THEMES on my hosting domain - One-Host.org. I will create a sub-domain with your preferred name and host your context for free, with no limitations of disk space or bandwidth!
Please contact me if you are interested.
And again, thanks for your hard work!
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That would be great mate
Hey guys,
Just a quick update, I had some people contacting me about FTP accounts or file hosting services. So I just want to give an explanation about what I'm offering here. What I can offer you guys is web hosting, unfortunately I can't set up FTP's. What you can do is build a small web page, that provides and option to upload and download files, maybe some explanation about your ROM's or MOD's.
Like a small home page but with a download option. I can give you unlimited storage and a descent download speed (no monthly bandwidth limits). There are pre-build sites on the web that can get you started(like file and photos sharing gallery and stuff), and I will help you set things up and running.
In addition I want to offer a chose of domains. (as I explained in my previous post, I'm offering you a sub-domain "yourname.my-domain.whatever). So the options are:
1-host.net
argali.net
cacomistle.org
frilled.org
hosting-1.org
linux-devs.com
my-ad.net
one-host.org
pichiciego.net
souslik.net
time2play.us
watchmedream.com
The domains are currently on parking, but I will unpark the chosen domain and set it up for hosting.
I hope this will help you guys, and you will be able to continue to develop great stuff for the community to enjoy!