...Which alloys you to link to a url which is actually on your computer so that when someone clicks the link they can download the file without their being a security risk (similar to P2P sharing but you could post the link on a forum)?

Surely if you could turn your computer into a server and you allow one port access (keeping ZoneAlarm or similar on), it is possible, especially when ADSL uses static IP addresses?

Cheers, Chris.

It's called FTP

You setup an FTP server on your pc (not too complicated) then store your files within a directory you allow access to on your pc.

Give the address/login to whoever and they download it.

Ermmm, not too sure how to do it though

On the point of P2P Is there a good one without Spyware etc?

I think Limewire is spyware free

On the point of P2P Is there a good one without Spyware etc?

WinMX is good as well - click

Ermmm, not too sure how to do it though

If you have Win XP Pro, you can install it as part of the IIS (Internet Information Services) component. Control Panel - Add Remove Programs / Windows Components / IIS / Details / FTP.

Once installed IIRC there is a wizard to set-up an FTP folder, can be password protected etc and you will need to open Port 21 on your router and zonealarm.

Moving to the Toy Room chaps.....

Sorry Huck!

I set it up via WS_FTP Server 5.0 and it works perfect. I just realised my IP is only static for one session, meaning that when I disconnect and reconnect my IP is different (dyamic IP like on a modem I think?) which is a pi$$er if I want to link to a file unless I leave my PC on all the time so that it stays the same.

Any programs which can link to dynamic IP's?

Sorry Huck!

No worries!

Sorry Huck!

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If you are using broadband do you not leave your modem on? If so you should keep the same IP address, alternativly have a look at www.dyndns.org

The other option is to find someone willing to sell you some proper webhosting dirt cheap...

Rob.