Transferring large file over internet

Hi,
I am attempting to transfer a large file over the internet (around 8GB), and I'm not sure what the best way of doing it is.
This file is currently located on my desktop at home, and want to get it onto my laptop here (not going to be home for another month or so, so going home to get it isn't really an option!)
I'm suscribed to MobileMe, but the maximum upload file size for iDisk was 1GB. If there is a way around this, let me know! Another option I had was using back to my back and just copying the file over, but this will take quite a while (not a problem, as I'm expecting it to take a while however I do it!)
Any other suggestions? So far, the best option I have is just simply copying it using Back to my Mac, but please chime in if anyone as any better ideas!
Thanks!
Steve

split it up into pieces (segment) and upload it, then download and re-assemble.
http://www.machackpc.com/macosx/how-to-split-and-concat-a-large-file-using-termi nal/
http://www.hjsplit.org/java/
http://www.noixdecroco.com/htm/appli.php
http://help.bombich.com/kb/dmg-and-remote/dimages
#CCC can create segmented Read-only disk images#

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