Hosting for videos

pergatory

1,093

GTP_Pergatory

• Aug 17, 2003

• #1

For those of you who want to show us your videos but don't have any way to do it, you can upload them to an ftp site and make them available. You'll need an FTP client (Internet Explorer or Network Places won't work if that's what you currently use). If you don't have one, you can get a relatively basic one at the following site:
http://www.wsftp.com/downloads/index.html

When you have an FTP client, connect to the following site:
Host: pergatory.net
Port: 21 (almost always the default)
Login: gtp@pergatory.net
Password: dorifto

People can view uploaded videos at the following site:
http://pergatory.net/gtp/
Feel free to link to the videos but only in posts on GTPlanet.net forums please.

I must ask everyone to use this space responsibly. I can't place restrictions on this site, so people will be able to fill up all my available webspace quite easily. I will delete the videos eventually but only if I need to in order to free up space or avoid extra charges on my account (if the bandwidth per month is exceeded which doesn't seem likely at this point). So anyway, what I'm getting at is that if this account is abused it will be terminated. By abuse I mean things like repeadedly uploading files that I delete, or uploading rediculously large videos (15MB is not big, 50 is pretty big, anything over 100 I won't even bother to look at before deleting).

Now the fine print:
NOTHING IS TO BE UPLOADED EXCEPT DRIFT-RELATED MEDIA. This account is provided as a public service and so nothing inappropriate or illegal should be uploaded, including copyrighted material. I will not resist disclosure requests from law enforcement on my domain's access logs. If such things occur often the account will be deactivated immediately.

 

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The Prime

218

• Aug 17, 2003

• #2

That's very generous of u perg. Please accept my greater respect for you and a tip of my hat.

 

19xx

673

• Aug 17, 2003

• #3

Ftps... Preg, a reminder - make sure that you cannot allow them to download ANY of the files on the list. You can make them download ONLY when you permit the file is legit, or you're gonna have serious bandwidth issues. All other directories cannot be written, as well...

 

pergatory

1,093

GTP_Pergatory

• Aug 17, 2003

• #4

I don't think bandwidth will be a problem, and I know security won't be. Thanks for the concern though =)

Although it would be appreciated if people didn't view the videos from the site. Instead, save them to your computer and open them from your hard drive. It will play much smoother on your side and will save me bandwidth, so it's worth it. Thanks much!

 

19xx

673

• Aug 17, 2003

• #5

Unless you don't like it, zip them up

 

pergatory

1,093

GTP_Pergatory

• Aug 17, 2003

• #6

Not a bad idea, I might do that

 

pergatory

1,093

GTP_Pergatory

• Aug 17, 2003

• #7

That is... if anyone uploads videos. Hey moderators, do you think I could get a sticky on this? Or maybe create a new thread for people to list available webspace on?

 

19xx

673

• Aug 17, 2003

• #8

I'll first test this service by uploading sny_pher's video to you. Honestly, I don't think they know much regarding FTP uploads.

I think a video creation service from replay files might also be a good idea, but it's too much work and not worth it without having them paying.

Edit: Finished. I didn't zip it (forgot).

In this case the bandwidth of each vid will be four times the size. Upload vid (me) -> Download vid (you) -> Upload zipped (you) -> Download zipped (users). It should be the user's responsibility to zip it.

 

pergatory

1,093

GTP_Pergatory

• Aug 18, 2003

• #9

I'm not too worried about bandwidth at this point. If a user wants to zip their movie though, I will certainly give it priority over normal videos when I do clean-up.

I think you're right about FTP. I'm not sure what other format to provide the service in though.

 

19xx

673

• Aug 18, 2003

• #10

HTTP is the best way to go. Here's a few PHP scripts that might help: http://www.hotscripts.com/PHP/Scripts_and_Programs/File_Manipulation/Upload_Systems/index.html

Hm, it's aggravating not knowing who made the videoes...

 

pergatory

1,093

GTP_Pergatory

• Aug 22, 2003

• #11

I'll look into that, thanks! For the time being, for those who really don't want to use FTP, you can also e-mail them to me:
pergatory@pergatory.net

 

19xx

673

• Aug 22, 2003

• #12

Who uploaded that RX-7 challenge video... just want to let you know that I'm downloading that song in KaZaa You REALLY want the FD to have misfiring-system huh

 

exhaust_note

1,896

• Aug 22, 2003

• #13

i love this thing, i just uploades my vid, exhaustnoteR32.

 

19xx

673

• Aug 24, 2003

• #14

I can now also host videoes through FTP:

Host: gwinbeer.com
Port: 21
Login: drift@gwinbeer.com
Password: dorifto

View files: http://gwinbeer.com/drifting/vids/
Main site: http://gwinbeer.com/drifting

I already tried the HTTP method... ipowerwebs does not support asp, while PHP has a default limit of 2MB and cannot be changed unless I contact for help. That leaves to CGI...

In addition, people can upload drift IMAGES on the main site (mind the broken links for the moment). Instructions are pretty much self-explanatory. I've only started making this site 2 days ago so bear with it.

 

19xx

673

• Aug 26, 2003

• #15

preg.... can you send a screenshot of the baandwidth as of 8/25/2003? Thanks.

 

pergatory

1,093

GTP_Pergatory

• Aug 26, 2003

• #16

It's already up to 10GB though just in under one day so I'm going to be deleting a few videos tonight just to make sure that it doesn't go over next month.

 

bustwave.

1,459

Germany

• Aug 26, 2003

• #17

it's really amazing how you guys good be s nice to host our vids. thnx a bunch!!

 

19xx

673

• Aug 26, 2003

• #18

I could provide a mirror site for the time being...

 

pergatory

1,093

GTP_Pergatory

• Aug 26, 2003

• #19

Not a bad idea. Either that or if people would start actually using yours too instead of putting every single video on mine

 

19xx

673

• Sep 1, 2003

• #20

Hey perg, the bandwidth got reset today, please send a screenshot for Aug 2003... hope you didn't went over 30gb

 

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pergatory

1,093

GTP_Pergatory

• Sep 1, 2003

• #21

Nope, actually I didn't even break 1/3 of my bandwidth yet. See the updated screenshot above (I just overwrote the old one).

 

pergatory

1,093

GTP_Pergatory

• Sep 10, 2003

• #22

Well folks, at the current rate I will exceed my bandwidth this month so I've decided that I'm going to make my site for competition use only. I'll probably turn of the access sometime around the 15th so you guys can serve it up for a few more days. As I run out of space (which I'm not far from) I will delete videos to make room for competition videos. Sorry I couldn't provide more bandwidth but I'm poor. Drifting is expensive.

Luckily with the competition videos having a dedicated host, you guys can probably use the other web space that others have made available with little impact on those users' bandwidth.

Also, I will be saving local copies of all the videos in case anyone doesn't have the original. If you want your video, e-mail me or PM me (include the name of the file) and I'll upload it to whichever site you want.

 

bengee

2,987

• Sep 10, 2003

• #23

hey perg can you pm me the details so i can work an easy way out to privately and easily upload videos...

 

19xx

673

• Sep 10, 2003

• #24

bengee, go ask perg to make a directory that is password protected...

 

bengee

2,987

• Sep 10, 2003

• #25

I do not think he has enough bandwidth to do both competition and general use... i think he is going to make several password protected directories and use them for different competitions to keep everyones vids confidential until they are judged

 

lifestream

114

• Sep 10, 2003

• #26

About bandwidth... I haven't been kinda low on funds as of late But I am getting a domain with hostrocket. Since I was hosting the videos for the few and 2nd competition I totally understand your bandwidth troubles So I will definately be helping out w/ the competition videos. I was actually thinking of making a little something for it too, but I need to talk to people about that. But anyways, I will have an account very soon to help you guys out ^_^. (Pstt.... this stuff costs money guys I suggest one of the more hardcore drifters start buying some space too from like racknine or hostrocket , Just a thought)

 

bengee

2,987

• Sep 10, 2003

• #27

i would be willing to do something... but i would not be able to devote all of the space i purchase to drifting... i need at lesat a few megs for photos for ebay !!!

 

19xx

673

• Sep 10, 2003

• #28

http://www.strongwire.com/?page=dedicated.html

for any rich motherfs here you go...

 

pergatory

1,093

GTP_Pergatory

• Sep 16, 2003

• #29

I'm really sorry everyone, I removed the GTP account and it automatically deleted all the videos so... they're all gone. Even the competition videos...

Anyone with videos of the past competitions please get ahold of me and I will arrange a way for you to upload them again. Thanks!

 

bustwave.

1,459

Germany

• Sep 16, 2003

• #30

ahh i see. well it seems competition people might have to use 19xx's ftp. is that ok with you?