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Thanks, very good point. Initially I thought that shorter the better for URL, but since it doesn't have to be entered then it makes sense to make it a bit longe
by daw___ 9y ago
Thanks, very good point. Initially I thought that shorter the better for URL, but since it doesn't have to be entered then it makes sense to make it a bit longer to be unguessable (and for sake of completeness, the port is randomly decided at each run).
- Zenbit_UX 9y agoI'd actually rather not have this addition. Despite your marketing this as a desktop > mobile transfer right now there's no reason your app can't be used for desktop > desktop sharing unless you add that random string. I can see myself using this to move files quickly between a desktop and a laptop or vice versa by ignoring the QR code and just putting in the port. Alternatively you could try the gfycat method by appending a few adjectives and a noun to create a readable but nonsensical phrase: https://gfycat.com/enlightenedpositiveasianporcupine https://gfycat.com/enlightenedpositiveasianporcupine But IMHO If security on your own network is so intense that a random app opening temporarily on a random local port is a security concern then this app isn't for you.
- koolba 9y agoThat’s what netcat is for! Host A: $ nc -l 12345 < data.txt Host B: $ nc host-a-or-its-ip 12345 > data.txt
- Zenbit_UX 9y agoSure that's useful, thanks. Although his app handles both use cases (desktops & phones).
- jakobegger 9y agonc is probably already installed on your desktop, though
- arantius 9y agohttp://www.home.unix-ag.org/simon/woof.html http://www.home.unix-ag.org/simon/woof.html