Eh, scp-the-command (interface) may be here to stay, but scp-the-protocol (implementation) is definitely due for replacement. Under the proposed change, scp wil

Eh, scp-the-command (interface) may be here to stay, but scp-the-protocol (implementation) is definitely due for replacement. Under the proposed change, scp will remain the easiest way to transfer files for you. It will just no longer use outdated scp protocol and will use sftp protocol instead.