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To: rarestia

Meh. You get a guaranteed complete copy of the file you want, even if the download is interrupted for some reason. Like your internet connection goes out -which also defeats your cloud file services. Speaking as someone who does not have internet access at all times, cloud-based services are not reliable enough for critical functions.


7 posted on 01/28/2014 10:32:36 AM PST by Utilizer (Bacon A'kbar! - In world today are only peaceful people, and the mooslimbs trying to kill them-)
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To: Utilizer

Multipart and parity files are in use across the Internet. Resuming a download is pretty standard anymore. FTP’s only real use anymore is for anonymous file distribution in the case of, say, drivers for hardware, etc.


9 posted on 01/28/2014 10:45:30 AM PST by rarestia (It's time to water the Tree of Liberty.)
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