better way for uploads then php?

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Adam

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I have paid web hosting my friend and I use which comes with unlimited space and bandwidth. Alot of my other friends don't know anything about ftp programs so I want to offer them an easier way to upload files and have their own folder of files to manage using my webspace. I found a nice php based uploader system which allows people to sign up, have their own folder, and be able to manage their uploaded files. The problem is, php has a max upload filesize and our host doesn't want to raise it due to quality assurance. I know with an ftp account you can upload anysize files so does anybody know a better uploader that doesn't use php that would work the same way but allow bigger uploads somehow? I'm looking for a free script engine for setting up accounts or whatever.
 
I'd be surprised if they put a limit on PHP and not on other scripting languages, so there's probably no way around it except using FTP.

On the other hand, I'm not sure it would be so advisable to give your friends access to everything, especially if they don't already know FTP.

Finally you should make sure to read your host's terms and conditions because I'd be extremely surprised that you could upload an unlimited amount of anything.

I've encountered people who can accumulate 500GB in one month. It's quite obvious that no web host can take that kind of load, so there has to be a limit either in size or file type (affecting size).
 
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