On Wed, 01 Mar 2006 16:20:25 +0100, . wrote: > > Hi, > > how can I copy a 12GB file at reasonable speed over a 1000Mbit ethernet > connection from one computer (mailserver) to another (SAMBA file server > or my workstation) without going to lengths like installing an FTP > server or the like on the mailserver? > > File size limit is 2GB with smbmount; NFS will take about 14 hours(!) > because copying fails after about 1--2 GB with an I/O error unless using > sync mode. > > This sucks ... > > > GH
Have you tried using 'scp' (secure copy) which is part of OpenSSH? Something like: scp filename [EMAIL PROTECTED]:path/ Tom. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]