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ZenMystic

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[solved] suggest apps

Hi

I have a router, my Arch pc and an Absolute [Slackware] pc. I need to transfer files to and fro between these machines, so can anyone suggest a relatively simple way to do this. Should I be using FTP or is that old fashioned, SSH, sftp, openssh. I would prefer something I could set up once on both machines and then use. I would like to have full access and control from any machine, and would prefer that the solution does not involve trying to remember endless switches, options and parameters. Any suggestions appreciated.

Last edited by ZenMystic (2008-08-27 02:53:59)

lucke

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Re: [solved] suggest apps

I'd suggest samba (cifs) or nfs. It's pretty simple to set up, especially nfs.

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Re: [solved] suggest apps

I would go for NFS as it's way easy to setup (compared to CIFS/SMB). Also you should get more throughput with NFS...

ZenMystic

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Re: [solved] suggest apps

A very fast response! Thanks lucke & Onwards. I'm reading up on nfs now, seems to be just what I need.

kclive18

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Re: [solved] suggest apps

NFS is nice, but an even easier way is SSHFS; you'll need to read the OpenSSH and SSHFS wiki pages in order to get this working.

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Re: [solved] suggest apps

sshFS transfers/serves files securely, that's why there must be a performance hit...

ralvez

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Re: [solved] suggest apps

Yes, SSH is likely the easiest way to solve your problem.
If you use KDE, for example, you can use konqueror (or Dolphin) and access the files in the "other" machine by using sftp://your_id@the_other_machine. Your will be prompted to enter your password, then you access the other machine and browse files using your GUI file manager.

Hope this helps.

r.

ZenMystic

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Re: [solved] suggest apps

Hi
I'm following this guide to get NFS up and running: http://nfs.sourceforge.net/nfs-howto/ar01s03.html
but I'm stuck at this section
"3.3.4. Verifying that NFS is running
To do this, query the portmapper with the command rpcinfo quota to find out what services it is providing."

all I get is the usage info. When I type rpcinfo -p it gives:
"can't connect to portmapper: RPC: remote system error - connection refused"

By the way I put the nfs-utils daemons in rc.conf ......... is this correct? The guide just mentioned putting them in startup scripts.

lucke

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Re: [solved] suggest apps

Follow that: http://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Nfs

ZenMystic

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Re: [solved] suggest apps

OK thanks lucke

ZenMystic

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Re: [solved] suggest apps

OK Arch server seems to be set up, but I can't follow the above guide for the client Absolute [Slackware] . Anyone familiar with Absolute or Slackware?

EDIT: i got portmap started but don't seem to have nfslock on my system. When I try
mount 192.168.1.3:/home /mnt/lan   or   mount -t nfs 192.168.1.3:/home /mnt/lan
I get "mount.nfs: internal error"

Last edited by ZenMystic (2008-08-25 22:14:07)

ZenMystic

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Re: [solved] suggest apps

OK I think I'll go for the easy solution and replace Slackware with Arch, thanks for all your help.

filou.linux

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Re: [solved] suggest apps

Here's another approach: If you want keep that two machines syncronized, i'd suggest rsync. So you dont have to care about the syncronization anymore. Just a thought of mine when i read through your post. Hope this helps.

tesjo

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Re: [solved] suggest apps

I have a headless Slackware box and a Arch box, I use and recommend ssh as well.  Here are some options:
command line access/transfer - ssh, scp
gui transfer - gftp via ssh
gui for direct access and copying - sshfs with thunar, or kde and gnome file managers can access thru ssh by default

not for transfer but vnc is also nice for access

ZenMystic

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Re: [solved] suggest apps

Thank you all for the suggestions. I now have Arch on both machines and will have fun [hopefully] following up on your suggestions.

Hessiess

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Re: [solved] suggest apps

personally I use unison to synchronise files.