I found the easiest way to transfer files to and from my Linux PC - and it's so fast
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Once you start using QuickDAV, you'll find this simple app indispensable for easy file transfers from any OS to Linux.
  • Vector@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    8 months ago

    Any advantages to this over scp, samba/nfs, or even something like LocalSend?

    • hperrin@lemmy.caOPEnglish
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      8 months ago

      Basically the advantage is that it’s ridiculously easy to set up. You just install the app and open it. The downside is that it’s ad-hoc. It’s not meant to be a long running server like smb.

      • undefinedTruth@lemmy.zip
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        8 months ago

        I’d argue LocalSend is a lot simpler. Install the app on both devices, open it, transfer files. Zero configuration needed in the majority of cases.

        • hperrin@lemmy.caOPEnglish
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          8 months ago

          There’s no configuration needed for QuickDAV either, and it works on anything with a browser. You could transfer files to your Nintendo DS. ;)

      • SmoochyPit@lemmy.ca
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        8 months ago

        You’re strawmanning their comment— I’d imagine they’d have the same, if not more, issues with snap.

        Flatpak doesn’t integrate well with all systems. For me personally, on Arch, I have to update and store Flatpak versions of some dependencies, like proprietary Nvidia drivers, separately from the rest of my system and its package management system. And it does take up some space to store the runtime too.

        Also Flatpaks may require some extra set up and/or workarounds due to their sandboxed environment. That’s not inherently bad and has some big security upsides, but it’s a consideration.

        Also I don’t know how well it plays with immutable distros, but I’d imagine there may be similar integration issues there, too.

        It’s still probably a lot easier for devs to have a consistent distribution format though, and they are typically more secure, so I’m not saying there’s not merits to only providing a Flatpak. Just pointing out that your reply here was misguided, imo.

  • Little8Lost@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    8 months ago

    “go to another machine on your LAN”
    So its basically syncthing?
    But that its not able to decide who gets whick file as there is only one option to log in in QuickDAV?
    But maybe more intuitive?

  • just_another_person@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    KDEConnect is honestly going to be better. It’s runs on everything (yes, Gnome and Cinnamon), has transport and device security, and offers more than just file transfer.