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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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I found the easiest way to transfer files to and from my Linux PC - and it's so fast [ZDNET] (www.zdnet.com)

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[–] just_another_person@lemmy.world 26 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (5 children)

KDEConnect is honestly going to be better. It's runs on everything (yes, Gnome and Cinnamon), has transport and device security, and offers more than just file transfer.

[–] ominouslemon@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 days ago

KDE Connect is one of the most amazing pieces of software I've used in my life

[–] utopiah@lemmy.ml 8 points 2 days ago

It also has kdeconnect-cli with e.g. kdeconnect-cli --share myfile.txt so don't think you are stuck with a GUI to use KDEConnect.

[–] imnapr@discuss.tchncs.de 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

KDE Connect fucking RULES! The ability to send clipboard from phone to pc, send files, control media, remote mouse input, its low key one of the most useful software I've ever used.

[–] Telorand@reddthat.com 4 points 2 days ago

It's one of their best pieces of software, hands down

[–] BCsven@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 days ago

GSconnect extension on GNOME, and its honestly amazing. Send files, copy clipboard, auto pause my music when a phonecalls comes in. Custom commands from the phone to lock my session if I'm away from my desk. Such a great application.

[–] hperrin@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

KDEConnect is great, but I don’t think it can share a folder. If you want to transfer a folder from, say, a MacBook to a Linux PC, I think QuickDAV would be better suited than KDEConnect. Also, QuickDAV works on Win/Mac/Lin.

[–] just_another_person@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

You can send entire folders from Android/iOS just fine with a normal file browser.

Downloads for all platforms: https://kdeconnect.kde.org/download.html