How to transfer files across two linux systems with a bare usb cord?
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How to transfer files across two linux systems with a bare usb cord?
I am working on a programming project where I am supposed to transfer some data(text or a file probably) across two computers via a plain A-A USB cable. How difficult is it to transfer data via usb? Are there any commands in linux that might would abstract the usb hardware (such as "Readbyte()" or "Sendbyte") or will I need to go more in depth and make a driver?
FYI Since you didn't specify hardware one of the computers must be capable of being a USB device or OTG. If not then you can not use a plain USB cable and there is the possibility of damaging hardware if you did.
True, and just like the other thread I do not want to get into a debate over terms. Just wanted to caution the OP. Hopefully will get a better idea on the type of hardware being used in the project.
FYI Since you didn't specify hardware one of the computers must be capable of being a USB device or OTG. If not then you can not use a plain USB cable and there is the possibility of damaging hardware if you did.
The computers would just be two Dell PCs with linux installed. Would I need to use a bridged usb cable? The main point of the project is programming the file interfacing, so a cord that came with software for file management already installed would not be preferable. Would using one PC and having it communicate and write files to a jump drive or vice versa when the drive is plugged in work better?
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