2013-11-03, 04:57 AM
Nah, Im not asking for money, hopefully something much simpler!
I have decided to change the host for all the big files to dropbox rather than loading the files directly on the backend of the site...there are several reasons:
1 - ipower (my domain service) frowns on big downloads, especially when folks decide to attach a botter to the link...so with dropbox, we get less site downtime so they dont have to shut me down and complain!
2 - dropbox downloads much more quickly than the domain servers, probably on the order of 50-100 times faster. Ipower's backend seems to disconnect alot and gives people bad files when finished downloading.
3 - dropbox is a super easy to use program for folks who want to just download it, it doesnt have a ton of ad popups to deceive you when you click a link and doesn't require any signup or payment to get good download rates. It is a must that whatever we choose, it stays free from viruses and such.
4 - heaven forbid ipower blows up and i lose everything on the backend of the site, its nice to have it backed up.
5 - in special situations (such as hosting demos/updates of your games) forum members will be given access to folders for the official som dropbox so that they can manage their own files, updating their games and addons as they change and become available. THis is important, as games like Rathmor will likely undergo tons of demo patches and so on as its such a large game.
So to that end, I am converting my private account to the SOM's official account as I dont use it much anymore and rely on my server to store my files. I currently have unlocked around 5 gig of free space, its filling up quickly. Dropbox will give me an additional 500 meg for each person I refer who takes my invite email, signs up and downloads the service. Whether you keep it active or not is up to you, but I would appreciate if anyone is willing to accept the invite, pm me your email and I will sned the instructions, and thus increase the amount of free space we get from dropbox.
Thanks in advance for anyone who can contribute!
I have decided to change the host for all the big files to dropbox rather than loading the files directly on the backend of the site...there are several reasons:
1 - ipower (my domain service) frowns on big downloads, especially when folks decide to attach a botter to the link...so with dropbox, we get less site downtime so they dont have to shut me down and complain!
2 - dropbox downloads much more quickly than the domain servers, probably on the order of 50-100 times faster. Ipower's backend seems to disconnect alot and gives people bad files when finished downloading.
3 - dropbox is a super easy to use program for folks who want to just download it, it doesnt have a ton of ad popups to deceive you when you click a link and doesn't require any signup or payment to get good download rates. It is a must that whatever we choose, it stays free from viruses and such.
4 - heaven forbid ipower blows up and i lose everything on the backend of the site, its nice to have it backed up.
5 - in special situations (such as hosting demos/updates of your games) forum members will be given access to folders for the official som dropbox so that they can manage their own files, updating their games and addons as they change and become available. THis is important, as games like Rathmor will likely undergo tons of demo patches and so on as its such a large game.
So to that end, I am converting my private account to the SOM's official account as I dont use it much anymore and rely on my server to store my files. I currently have unlocked around 5 gig of free space, its filling up quickly. Dropbox will give me an additional 500 meg for each person I refer who takes my invite email, signs up and downloads the service. Whether you keep it active or not is up to you, but I would appreciate if anyone is willing to accept the invite, pm me your email and I will sned the instructions, and thus increase the amount of free space we get from dropbox.
Thanks in advance for anyone who can contribute!
- Todd DuFore (DMPDesign)
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