Dev(B)log

Dear users,
Previously announced downtime has been rescheduled to Feb. 12th - Feb. 15th.

The complete service unavailability should not exceed 18 hours, thank your for understanding.

“Server will undergo a complete re-install, along with some tweaks necessary for the new software I’m developing, however all of the uploaded files will be left intact thanks to my dear colleague Filip Penezic and some clever cross-server-cross-network backing up (any user-set time limits will keep running though, and no worries about security because, as you know, files uploaded to FileBuffer are encrypted).

I’ll also have to tweak the DNS server so some of you might experience problems accessing the server after the downtime , depending on how frequently your ISPs refresh their domain lists, nothing to worry about, should any problems appear they’ll be resolved swiftly.”

FileBuffer will be down from Feb 7th to Feb 9th due to some scheduled maintenance.

Server will undergo a complete re-install, along with some tweaks necessary for the new software I’m developing, however all of the uploaded files will be left intact thanks to my dear colleague Filip Penezic and some clever cross-server-cross-network backing up (any user-set time limits will keep running though, and no worries about security because, as you know, files uploaded to FileBuffer are encrypted).

I’ll also have to tweak the DNS server so some of you might experience problems accessing the server after the downtime , depending on how frequently your ISPs refresh their domain lists, nothing to worry about, should any problems appear they’ll be resolved swiftly.

Thank you for your patience!

Some of you e-mailed me and suggested other options for sending donations and helping the site. I greatly appreciate the effort everyone keeps displaying, I really do. Out of all alternatives that came across my mind the most valid one was MoneyBookers. I already had a MoneyBookers account and I have had it for a long time (with both home address and cell phone # already verified, go figure).

I understand that not many people use MoneyBookers unlike PayPal, and I don’t expect you to register there just to send me a donation, but if by any chance you already have a MoneyBookers account and also want to help me out these are my registered e-mail addresses: and recently added: (these are images). I am also reachable on both of those addresses for all of your questions and comments.

Thank you again, I’ll keep the blog updated with any news regarding FileBuffer.

Many of you have answered my plead for help, and I thank you with all of my heart. Unfortunately I was informed that PayPal does not allow money to be sent to accounts opened  in Croatia due to limited service provided here.

I am sorry, I know I keep apologizing but trust me that I’m very sorry for not reading the fine print first, and for believing none of you even considered donating.

Does this mean FileBuffer is doomed? No. I refuse to even consider other advertising options that I successfully resisted for years but that doesn’t mean I’m taking the site down.

I’m paying my bills and paying the overchargers to the point I can afford, when I no longer can FileBuffer will be down, I understand that not having a reliable hosting for your files will certainly drive a lot of people away, but then the traffic will be significantly lower and site will be able to function as normal, c’est la vie.

Call me foolish but I am prepared to have more debit from this than income, and it’s not all because of you, I love FileBuffer, it’s history and work hours invested, saying that alone could be all reliability some users need, and I thank you for that.

Dear FileBuffer.org users;

You may have noticed that FileBuffer has been experiencing some difficulties lately. The system is manually shut down for at least 8 hours every day to conserve bandwidth. The adverstments can no longer cover the bandwidth overcharges, and unfortunately I cannot afford any.

I can understand how this may be very frustrating, and I do apologize, but please try to understand that FileBuffer has no (and never have had) other income sources other than two Google’s AdSense ads on the download/error page, that always barely covered the server payments.

I’ve heard people saying “You’ve got traffic, place more ads! Obscure the download button, add some popups!” however that’s never been FileBuffer’s way, I respect site’s public and personally I believe that taking the site down for the time I can’t pay for it to run is more considerate towards you, the user.

FileBuffer will still be worked on and upgraded with new and exciting features in the near future, because after three years I still consider it one of my favorite pet projects, and hopefully I will find a better way to support it for open public use.

*Edit:

Many have asked but unfortunately due to limited PayPal service here in Croatia there’s little most of you can do to help with my bandwidth payments. However if you by any chance have a MoneyBookers.com account this is the way to help FileBuffer: MoneyBookers.com Donations