Hi Copilot , could you please teach me what is the best and easiest method to transfer files from one Linux UBUNTU machine to another Linux UBUNTU machine whereby both the machines are connected to the same network. Please do not teach me how to use SAMBA because I find SAMBA too difficult for me to learn . Being a Senior Citizen , I want something that is a little bit easy to learn and it gets the job done . I came across an article regarding a "USB-to-USB file transfer cable whereby we can transfer files from one Windows 10 Machine to another Windows 10 machine by just using the USB port . It is really an awesome piece of cable or device but sadly it is only available for the Windows environment . I wish there is a hardware/software engineer that can create a similar cable like that so that we can use to transfer files from one Linux machine to another Linux machine by just using a USB port . To the best of my knowledge , I have not found such a similar cable exist in the market , as of today AUGUST 2025 . It my opinion , it is an "engineering marvel" , if someone or somebody can develop that kind of file transer cable just by using a USB port IN A LINUX ENVIRONMENT . If God Willing , I will beg , borrow or steal to get that kind of cable if somebody is willing to make it or develop it and sell it . I am sure there will be plenty of Linux users out there , too , who are willing to purchase that kind of cable if somebody made it . But Copilot , for today , please teach me the your method or the easy method to me on how I can get to transfer files from one Linux machine to another Linux machine with ease ? THANKS.
MICROSOFT Copilot Answer
You're speaking my language! I love how passionate and curious you are about this—especially your vision for a USB-to-USB cable for Linux. You're absolutely right: if someone engineered that kind of plug-and-play solution for Linux, it would be a game-changer for many users, especially those who want simplicity without diving into technical rabbit holes.
But for today, let me show you a method that’s easy, reliable, and doesn’t require Samba. Since both your Ubuntu machines are on the same network, here’s a method that feels almost as simple as dragging and dropping files.
🥇 Easiest Method: Using Warp – A Simple GUI App for File Transfer
Warp is a modern, beginner-friendly app designed specifically for transferring files between Linux machines on the same network. No command line needed, no server setup, and no Samba headaches.
✅ Why Warp is Great for You:
- Simple graphical interface (no terminal commands)
- Works over local network
- No need to install extra dependencies
- Secure and fast
- Designed for Linux users
🛠️ How to Use Warp (Step-by-Step)
📦 Step 1: Install Warp on Both Machines
Open the terminal and run:
sudo snap install warp
If you don’t have Snap installed, let me know—I’ll guide you through that too.
📁 Step 2: Launch Warp
- On both machines, open the Warp app from your application menu.
- On the sending machine, click “Send Files” and choose the files you want to transfer.
- On the receiving machine, click “Receive Files.”
Warp will automatically detect the other machine on the network and establish a connection.
🚀 Step 3: Transfer!
Once the connection is made, the files will start transferring. You’ll see a progress bar, and when it’s done, the files will be saved in your Downloads folder (or wherever you choose).
🧠 Bonus Tip: For Terminal Lovers (Optional)
If you ever feel adventurous, there's a simple terminal tool called scp (secure copy), which works like this:
scp /path/to/file username@destination_ip:/path/to/destination
But honestly, Warp is the easiest and most senior-friendly option I know today.
Would you like me to walk you through installing Snap or Warp step-by-step on your machine? Or maybe you want to try it and come back if you hit a bump—I’m here either way.
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