It is no longer a rarity, that we need to send large chunks of files. Often, we need to send video files or large power-points files, that exceed the 25 MB limit (the maximum attachment limit in e-mail). The new hotmail wave 4 has just been released and you can send up to 50 GB in total, but the maximum size limit in individual file size is 50 MB.
But, say you need to send something that has more than 100 MB per file, and you want it available to everyone. In this case, you need to use uploading websites.
Here is a useful list from Wikipedia.
I believe that Mediafire is the best for normal usage, there are only two problems and thatis if you are inactive(no one downloads your stuff and you do not log onto the account) in your account for a period of more than 60 days, your files are deleted. Also, the 200 MB limit is a pain. But, you will get notifications in your e-mail if your account has not been accessed in a long time. However, there is no limit on bandwidth and there is no storage limit.
Another great site is filefactory. This site is covered with a large amount of ads, and will remove files with copyright infringement easily. However, it offers 1 GB of storage space per file, and there is a 100 GB limit to how much you can upload if you signed up for a free account, however, if you do not have an account, you can upload a maximum of 25 files, all of which have a maximum limit of 1 GB. So, this is preferable, if you want to store very large files for a short time. I am not sure of the period of time, but I am sure, that after a period, the files are also deleted.
Hotfile, is also a useful website if you want to share very large files, you can upload up to 2 GB per file, and there is no storage limit. However, you are allowed only one parallel downloads, and the problem is that often if you have IP conflicts, you cannot download the file(similar to rapidshare).The bandwidth is also limited, so you cannot always download at your maximum possible speed. One advantage however, is that you do not need to create an account like you need to do in Mediafire. Another subtle advantage is that the files are kept for 3 months after their last active download or our log in.At the end of the day, the best for normal use, if you do not have extra large files is Mediafire.
Happy file hosting!
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