Share Big Files With Pando

Pando is a new software app that lets you bypass email file attachment size limits by letting you send large files for free. If you already use a service like YouSendIt for this task, take note, Pando is different. With YouSendIt, you can send files up to 100 MB for free (with a paid account, you can send up to 2 GB for $30/month), but Pando will let you send files of ANY SIZE for free. However, while the service is in beta, you can only send up to 1 GB. Another Pando feature is that you can attach and send whole folders. The files are sent directly to the recepient’s computer (hmm, anyone want to share movies?). The only drawback is that, of course, Pando is software you must download, and anyone who wants to receive files from you must download it as well. Still, the software only takes up 1.6 MB of disk space, and can’t any grandma install a program these days? The files are sent over an encrypted connection using BitTorrent technology. And you said there were no legitimate uses for BitTorrent, Mr. MPAA/RIAA man…uh, just kidding about the movies….

Update: I’ve been using this for a few days now, and it’s awesome! It’s so easy to use, has a nice UI, and even the "non-techie" on the other end had no problems with it. Love it.

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