How to share folder between Linux PCs?

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I've 2 linux PCs and i would like to share a folder between them. The 2 linux PCs are Debian derivatives (one knoppix, the other linux mint debian).

Can someone explain how to setup the knoppix machine to share a folder with the other.

Thanks

stighy

Posted 2011-03-18T22:23:12.963

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sshfs if you want an ad-hoc solution

artistoex

Posted 2011-03-18T22:23:12.963

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You could either do it the 'Windows' way and install Samba to share out some folders, or you could use NFS to do it the proper Unix way.

Majenko

Posted 2011-03-18T22:23:12.963

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2With an in-kernel CIFS client, Samba isn't a bad choice. IMHO, better than NFSv3. – user1686 – 2011-03-18T22:41:51.690

Everything else seems to use CIFS these days, so why not follow the crowd? – Majenko – 2011-03-18T22:48:18.457

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I usually keep files synced between my Linux, Windows and Android devices by using Dropbox.

It may be a dirty solution, but it works fine.

ADNow

Posted 2011-03-18T22:23:12.963

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You could use a network file system eg AFS, though that might be overkill. Have you considered a separate file server? Personally I'd use version control (git, mercurial) and sync from a remote repository, unless your files are too large to manage that way.

Faheem Mitha

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