Technofobe

I ran across this awesome little software package late one night while researching SSL VPN software solutions. Apparently, this very talented Italian programmer (Rejetto) put together an extremely simple to use file transfer web server designed to aid in file transfer tasks. He calls it HFS (Http File Server.) This has to be one of the slickest pieces of software that I have run across in quite some time. Here is the scoop:

In about 5 minutes anyone can get their Windows computer running a web server specifically designed for transferring files. It is run from a single stand alone executable that will fit on a floppy and requires no installation. You simply double click, pick a couple of folders that you want to share with others and you're done.

By default the server runs on port 80, however, you can pick any port that you like. You can choose to password protect folders that you want to keep private. And in the latest beta version you even have the option of uploading files to the server.

You get all of this in a surprisingly clean and user friendly interface. And the best part about this is that this software is absolutely FREE as it is released under the GNU General Public Liscense (Open Source).

This one is definately going into my IT toolbox. I have only known about this for a week and I have already used it for some simple, time saving file transfer tasks.

Here are the relevant links:
The HFS home page
Lost of good information can be found in the forums.

Rejetto, many thanks for such an awesome product!

UPDATE 3/27/2006: Version 2.0 has just been released. You can download it here.