Transfer data on heterogeneous intranets with LANDrop
Delivery Service
It does not always have to be Samba. LANDrop lets you share your data on the local network without having to go through a server.
The fast data exchange of images, music, and videos without intermediate servers and without registration is a feature that is particularly popular on smartphones. But programs such as Apple's AirDrop or Google's Quick Share only interact with devices on their own platforms.
This is where LANDrop [1] steps into the breach. The free software supports all popular platforms and enables uncomplicated and fast data transfer between PCs and smartphones in a peer-to-peer (P2P) setup without intermediaries.
Technology and Setup
The P2P solution for data transfer on the local network is available for all the popular operating systems. Even some TV sets can be used for data transfer via LANDrop. The program only works with devices that are on the same network. Data transmission is encrypted. In contrast to other applications of this type, the software does not compress videos and image data.
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