Best Free Browser-based File Transfer Software
Many users want to transfer or share files with family and friends without getting involved with FTP or VPN networking. "Wouldn't it be great if I could effectively host my own website on my own PC?" This well-documented, rock-solid software lets you do exactly that, and is very easy to use and runs "right out-of-the box".
HFS is different from classic file sharing because there is no network. HFS is a web server which uses web technology to be more compatible with today's Internet. You can limit this sharing to just a few friends, or be open to the whole world. Your friends can download files as if they were downloading from a website using a web browser; they don't have to install any new software. Works with both static and dynamic DNS.
Features
# Virtual file system
# Highly customizable
# HTML templates available (many)
# Bandwidth control
# Easy/Expert mode
# Logging
# Full control over connections
# User Accounts / Password protection
# Dynamic DNS updater
# Very responsive and friendly user-community (forum)
Product Details
HFS (HTTP File Server)
Website: http://www.rejetto.com/hfs/
Download link: http://www.rejetto.com/hfs/?f=dl
Author: rejetto
Version: 2.2d
Date: 29/03/2008
Download file size: 550 KB
License: Freeware (Open Source)
Operating systems supported: Windows Linux
64 Bit version available: No, but this 32 bit program will run in a 64 bit environment
Portable version available: Yes
Non-English languages supported: None
Additional software required: Internet browser (many supported)
Other relevant information: Direct support from developer in Forum. See here: http://www.rejetto.com/forum/index.php?c=6
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there is also MyDiskServer. Its Java based so it will run on any OS. It has built in https support. You can download folders in .zip rather than .tar. The only thing is that it uses more resources. But I think it should at least be listed as #2
Is having a webserver on you PC really the best way to the "Best Free Browser-based File Transfer Software". I would expect something that enables me so transfer a file from one computer to another computer, anywhere on the internet" using just a browser on both computers, not having hosting/using a webserver, FTP server, email server or the like. To me it would be something like a browser based, private P2P, file transfer utility. Dont know if it exists. But who knows.
See also:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_web_servers
How about a "Best Free HTTP Web server software" category?
I know that Apache is free and really good, but it's very complex and hard to configure. HFS is great, I set it up in no time and now I have access to my files from anywhere in the world.
A HTTP web server software that is easy to use and configure would be great complement to HFS.
Any suggestions on free HTTP server software?
Take a look into XAMPP - it is very user-friendly, but also very advanced (obviously we're talking about programming here, but that's a different story - this should help anyone get started with getting a web server up and running fast and quickly without too much trouble). Its a freeware bundle of everything you need to run a basic web server (e.g. Apache, PHP, MySQL, etc.), and it also includes a very detailed documentation incase you need help or require assistance (not to mention XAMPP's official forums and IRC chat incase of further required guidance). I've used it before and it works and runs smoothly, especially for local hosting, testing, having fun with, or actually hosting a real web server from/for your home and/or business(es). And if you or anyone else can't get it up and working, then you (or the person that you know) might have to try actually renting some web space online. =P
.;.
Cheers C|_|
Website(s):
http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp.html
http://www.top-10-web-hosting.com
http://www.best-web-hosting-2008.com
http://www.top10webhosting.com
Thanks for all the info. We are preparing some articles on web sware, but of course it all takes time.
The point of HFS, of course, is that it is so easy to setup and use for non-experts.
i hope Kaspersky is not truly using the words "infected" and "malware", because UPX is just an open source software to compress executable files.
it would be a scaremonger.
This download is tagged by Kaspersky as being infected with a malware PE_patch.UPX.
Terrific find, Peter!
This looks like the perfect way of transferring files between my brother and me.
Thanks,
Mike S.
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