aura, on 09 November 2012 - 04:54 PM, said:
Ive ran across many options and I dont know what is the BEST file hoster for a CC program that auto-updates.
Ive seen:
- drive.google.com - hosts files for free, probably has fast connections and wont give IP bans.
- pastebin.com - hosts files for free, limited to 25 pastes per day, limited private, gives IP bans to areas that overload the servers.
- github.com - fast hosting, but annoying gui.
- dropbox.com - moderately fast hosting, however no longer has public folder making dropbox virtually worthless.
Is there any others we should know about? What do you use and how does it work for you?
Personally, I generally use my own HTTP-server to upload and download my code. I have one downloader (hosted on Pastebin) that just pulls down code from the HTTP-server. It works okay for me, and I haven't had issues with it. There are plenty of free places you can drop scripts to, if you're willing to use your own HTTP server to do it. All you need to do is tweak the pastebin program (or clone and tweak) so it works with your server, and you're set. As far as free webhosting goes, I don't have any suggestions.
Other than that, I've seen the use of Dropbox and Pastebin pretty much mercilessly. They work, albeit limited, but work nonetheless. =