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July 8th, 2006 03:43 PM
#1
Moving files across a home network. Is FTP a good idea?
Hi
My desktop has a nice big USB-attached harddrive conected to it with plenty of free space. The same desktop is the only wiered connection to a wireless router, catering for the Internet needs of two laptops. It's Windows XP all around and the router is a NetGear DG834G.
Currently, transporting files involves either the "sneakernet" aproach with pen drives or the long winded method of e-mailing files around.
I'm thinking of setting up an FTP server on the main desktop to make life easier when it comes to getting files around. Is this a good idea? Is there a more sensible approach (shared network drives don't seem right as I don't need to share the whole HDD).
All opinoins welcome.
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July 8th, 2006 08:17 PM
#2
Hi,
Quick question; are we talking:
1. Real time transfers?
2. Are they online to the net at the time?
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July 8th, 2006 09:08 PM
#3
Not sure what you mean by #1, but there's no need for the files to be transferred instantly, quickly should be fine.
In awnser to #2, yes.
Thanks for replying.
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July 8th, 2006 09:48 PM
#4
Why not ordinary windows "file and printer sharing". That's what it's
there for. You only need to share the folders you want.
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