HTTP File Server (HFS) Review

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What are the best apps to transfer files between two computers in LAN?

Pros

Pro
Free and Open Source

GNU GPL.

Pro
Only needs to be installed on one of the machines

The client just needs a web browser. Even mobile devices can use it, both for uploads and downloads.

Pro
Portable

You can run it from a USB stick or something.

Cons

Con
Server must be run on Windows

It does run properly on WINE, so you can make it work on Linux. It's just harder to install. The client, on the other hand, can be anything with a web browser.

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HTTP File Server (HFS) Review

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Pros

Pro Free and Open Source

Pro Only needs to be installed on one of the machines

Pro Portable