What is a useful "transfer large things" method/medium?

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Other than through the network, what does everyone use for transferring things like system images or very large files?

For example, external case+hard drive like a myBook. Or, extremely large usb/flash drive. I've been using a hard drive (or multiple various hard drives) in this:external SATA

But, not everything has SATA, and USB seems really slow with it. Plus, having to always plug in the power cable is a hassle, and it's pretty loose in the slot so if you bump it, it can disconnect.

score 7 · Answer 1 · answered Mar 26 '12 at 21:07

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Fill a station-wagon full of tapes and drive it down a freeway.

answered Mar 26 '12 at 21:07

Tom O'Connor

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score 2 · Answer 2 · answered Mar 26 '12 at 20:56

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I find the fastest way is to transfer the files over Ethernet. With both systems connected to the same LAN of course. Otherwise I burn the files to a DVD or DL-DVD.

answered Mar 26 '12 at 20:56

murisonc

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score 1 · Answer 3 · answered Mar 26 '12 at 20:56

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I think most people here use network drives that lead to NAS. To move very large files between two machines on a unix-variant you can use Rsync.

answered Mar 26 '12 at 20:56

Lucas Kauffman

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score 0 · Answer 4 · answered Mar 26 '12 at 21:42

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USB 3 devices seem to be the answer for me. terabyte size transfers now go from days to hours.

answered Mar 26 '12 at 21:42

Jim B

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What is a useful "transfer large things" method/medium?

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