On a variation on this theme, I usually put files in some sort of zip file
before uploading anything.



--- In peel@yahoogroups.com, "Stuart" <stuartb@...> wrote:
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> I wonder if it is the size or type of the file that is the problem or if
> it is corrupt. Rapidshare has a limit of 100Mb and Mediafire 200Mb.
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> What I would try is, upload a jpg of the same size and see if that gets
> through. If so, you could try renaming the mp3 file as a jpg and see if
> that uploads, then rename it when it's uploaded. This might bypass any
> filtering by BT which could interrupt uploading of mp3s.
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> --- In peel@yahoogroups.com, "brockleyal" <brockleyal@> wrote:
> >
> > Thanks for the pointers. I've tried anonymous and through an account.
> I've also tried many times spread through the day. The baffling thing is
> it fails so consistently. I did manage to upload a smaller jpeg with no
> issues.
> >
> > I could try cabling up, but not straightforward as would need to move
> kit close to router.
> >
> > Alan ..
> >
> >
> > --- In peel@yahoogroups.com, "Stuart" stuartb@ wrote:
> > >
> > > Hmm. Have you created accounts with these storage sites or are you
> uploading as an anonymous user? NOt sure if you can resume uploads if
> you have an account.
> > >
> > > the HomeHub has had a history of problems with uploading and torrent
> files, but this page
> http://www.ralpharama.co.uk/item.php?itemid=544&page=Problems+with+BT+Br\
> oadband+speed+using+a+HomeHub suggests that the Homehub (Assuming that
> is what you have) checks for updates in the evening, interrupting any
> downloads or uploads at that time.
> > >
> > > So you could try at a different time of day.
> > > Other suggestions are going the direct cable connection rather than
> wireless. Corrupt wireless data from the PC may be crashing the router.
> > >
> > > Stuart
> > >
> > > --- In peel@yahoogroups.com, "brockleyal" <brockleyal@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I've been trying to upload a couple of sample files - with help
> from 'so-it-goes' Steve (off list).
> > > >
> > > > I've tried with mediafire and rapidshare and get exactly the same
> pattern. This is that the upload gets a good way along in with a
> constant transfer rate. Then the transfer rate just dies off and my
> broadband connection is dropped (for whole wireless network, not just my
> computer). The upload then stops as a failure and the network comes back
> a short while later.
> > > >
> > > > I've tried over and over and get this everytime. I have unlimited
> usage BT Broadband and have never had problems before.
> > > >
> > > > Can anyone shed any light. I'm tempted to think it's some ISP
> thing to prevent illegal file sharing.
> > > >
> > > > All help appreciated.
> > > >
> > > > Alan ..
> > > >
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