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GigaTribe makes it easy to share folders with friends and family.

(Credit: Rick Broida)

Looking for an easy way to share photos, videos, and other files with your friends and family? GigaTribe for Windows creates private peer-to-peer networks so you can swap to your heart's content.

The basic service is free, but Cheapskate readers can get a three-month subscription to GigaTribe Ultimate.

Just click the preceding link, and follow the instructions. Once you've created your username, use this promo code: P3MCHS.

Presto! You've got a GigaTribe Ultimate account that's good for 90 days. If you want to keep it going after that, it'll cost you $4.99 monthly or $29.95 annually. You can also drop back to a free account, if you prefer.

What does Ultimate give you that free doesn't? Among other things: unlimited simultaneous downloads (versus just one at a time), a choice of authorization levels for shared folders, password protection for shared folders, access to your shared files from any Web browser, and tech support via e-mail.

I've tried lots of file-sharing software and services over the years, and while GigaTribe can be a little daunting, at first, it has some great features: unlimited sharing, unlimited file sizes, and live chat within the client. Want to learn more about the service? Here's a YouTube video that walks you through.

You've got until April 24 to sign up for this freebie. Mac users, sit tight: a beta test version is in the works. In the meantime, do you have a preferred file-swapping solution? Hit the Comments, and share your favorites.

[wyomingsundancer]

Some of this free stuff is not very free. I just spent the last week attempting to deal with a company that is set up strictly as a rip off scam. They offer a free sample for the cost of shipping. Now they have your credit card. A couple of months later a rather stiff charge is made because you "Joined" their monthly shipment plan.

[rickbroida]

No credit card required here. Just an e-mail address.

[2323red]

thanks for the info i will no better when they something is free

[elehman3]

Rick,

This is a little OT, but at Yugster you can get an Xbox360 HDMI with controller and 60GB HD for $187.97 plus $10 shipping. Would make a great media extender.

http://www.yugster.com/

[rickbroida]

Wow, good find! Thanks for posting.

[renojoe]

You didn't mention these are refurbished units. That may not be a deal breaker, but pertinent information just the same.

[tiptopdrop]

I use GBridge to share with friends and family. It costs nothing but a GMAIL account. You data is encrypted with GBridge too! http://www.gbridge.com/

[j_a_s_p_e_r]

What about Live Mesh or Skydrive...? 5gb and 25 Gb respective AND FREE!!!!

[unwritten_law9]

Dell has $200 Mini 9 today. http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&oc=DNDOXZ1&s=dhs&dgc=CJ&cid=27811&lid=981910. I'm waiting for my stuff to start building my desktop, so i really can't justify buying 2 new computers in one week...dang boo

[rickbroida]

You know, I almost posted that, but I just can't see many people wanting a Linux-based netbook with just 4GB of storage -- regardless of price. Am I wrong?

[munozsblazer]

why not use myorb.com and to share, just create a playlist that then gives you a URL to send to those who want to either view your videos, pictures, or mp3s. and its FREE. you can also view all your media from any pc, and now your iphone.
blazin!