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I need to transfer files/folders between a remote machine running Linux and my local machine running Windows XP. I usually access the remote machine through ssh, and sometimes use VNC sessions.

What is the easiest way to transfer a file from the remote machine to my local machine and vice versa?

  • I think ftp should be the solution. Is there a better way?
  • If ftp is a good option, how do I initiate the transfer? Do I need to setup ftp servers on both the machines and then transfer? What exactly needs to be done?
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A little note, ssh/scp is encrypted and safe, ftp is unencrypted and unsafe. So if ssh works, don't switch to something that is unsafe. – Johan Aug 29 '10 at 7:56
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My recommendation is to use winscp on the windows side. This uses the SCP protocol, which works as long as you have SSH installed on the remote end... which you do.

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winscp is awesome. thanks! – Lazer Aug 29 '10 at 7:42
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You need to setup the server on the linux machine and the client from the windows machine. FileZilla is a common one I've heard of (it supports both linux and windows), but there are plenty other out there. I'm assuming that you are NOT connected to the same network otherwise you would just setup a Samba share.

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Dont overlook the simple solutions, such as up- and downloading the files via a Gmail or Ymail account.

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Mailing is not a good solution. a) its cumbersome b) it has file size limits. – Lazer Aug 29 '10 at 6:59
Then have a look at cross-copy.net. There is also a commandline client available. – Rodja May 8 at 11:04
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