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file transfer ?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by DAROckets, Dec 5, 2002.

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  1. DAROckets

    DAROckets Member

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    I need a good program for transferring files pc to pc ?

    I tried ICQ and and it would crash on me after a few minutes, so then I tried some program named FileShooter and it also crashed.

    So I ended up using Yahoo messenger.It worked but it was slow as hell.Both pc's are on dsl and it took several hours to transfer a 400mb file. Seems like a direct connection with 2 pc's 100 miles away would be faster ?

    Anyone know of something faster I could try next time ?


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  2. Behad

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    Are they linked with a router? If so, then you can set them up to share files.
     
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    if they're physically located near eachother, try a crossover cable for direct connection.

    if not, and you're running windows xp, it has a built in ftp server.

    or maybe kazaa with a wickedly weird filename, so no one else can grab your file?
     
  4. DAROckets

    DAROckets Member

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    Computers are 100 miles apart.

    Kazza could be an idea
     
  5. s land balla

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    how do i set up the built in ftp?
     

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