[CALUG] moving files between linux and windows

[Thomas Delrue]

On 11/07/2017 01:46 PM, Bernard Karmilowicz wrote:
>> I want to easily move user files between Windows and Linux. 
> 
> The easiest way I've found to move files between two computers (when one
> of the computers is running Linux) is to:
> 
>     1. put both boxes on a local private network (if both boxes have
> Ethernet interfaces then connecting them together using a Cat5
> crossover* cable quickly creates a simple network)
>     2. configure each boxes' network interface for the private network**
>         Linux example: # /sbin/ifconfig eth0 192.168.12.3 netmask
> 255.255.255.0 broadcast 192,168.12.0
>     3. start a ftp daemon (e.g. /usr/sbin/proftpd, /usr/sbin/vsftpd) or
> a ssh daemon (e.g. /usr/sbin/sshd) on the Linux box
>     4. start a ftp or sftp client on the Windows box to copy files
> between the two computers

Do you have a need to keep them in sync or is it a one-time move?

Have you considered USB drives or SD cards? Never underestimate the
bandwidth of a Volvo Station Wagon filled with those!

https://what-if.xkcd.com/31/

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