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tutorials:node5.html [2011/04/30 20:03] – [4.8.1 FTP] georg | tutorials:node5.html [2011/04/30 20:04] – [4.8.2 scp] georg | ||
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Use scp like you would use cp, but it can copy from one computer to another. | Use scp like you would use cp, but it can copy from one computer to another. | ||
- | For example, if I want to copy myfile.cpio.bz2 on my computer into the tmp directory in my account on SDF, I would run this: < | + | For example, if I want to copy myfile.cpio.bz2 on my computer into the tmp directory in my account on SDF, I would run this: '' |
- | Run < | + | Run '' |
In my experience, scp takes longer than ftp to transfer files, & it gives up easily. If either computer or the network is slow, scp gives up quickly. So I prefer ftp. | In my experience, scp takes longer than ftp to transfer files, & it gives up easily. If either computer or the network is slow, scp gives up quickly. So I prefer ftp. |