From: Dave Lilley <dglnz2@...>
Date: 2009-12-26T21:01:07+09:00
Subject: Re: pasing data between 2 win XP boxes via internet

Phillip Gawlowski wrote:
> On 26.12.2009 08:53, Dave Lilley wrote:
>> Hi folks,
>>
>> been trolling the net for a long time off and on but NOW i must get this
>> problem sorted.
>>
>> I am needing to pass via the internet data from a Desktop PC to a Laptop
>> and vis versa in an adhoc manner.
> 
> While not a Ruby solution:
> Take a look at LogMeIn[0].
> 
> It might be enough for your needs.
> 
> Not a Ruby solution, either:
> It'd be easy to setup an OpenSSH server on Windows[1] (one on each of
> your machines), and simply use PuTTY, or WinSCP to transfer commands /
> files.
> 
> Keep in mind: You *will* need a server/client combination. That's pretty
> much required (even P2P networks are client/server, it's just that you
> need only one program to do both, on the same port). ;)
> 
> [0] https://secure.logmein.com/US/products/free/
> [1] http://sshwindows.sourceforge.net/

Hi Phillip,

thanks for your reply,

Was hoping it'd be better news.
Oh well I'll have to look at PuTTy then.

Are you able to help with Putty & ruby or plink?

cheers,

Dave.
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