Copyparty: A Lightweight File Server That Runs as a Single Python Script
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Copyparty is a lightweight, full-featured file server that runs as a single Python script, making it extremely easy to set up without needing Docker or Kubernetes. It runs on nearly any device, including older Windows machines (tested as far back as Windows 2000), and requires minimal technical knowledge to get started.
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· 3 pulled[9001] has come to the rescue with Copyparty, a full-featured file server in a single Python script.
It's light enough to run on nearly anything, and getting it running could not be easier: run copyparty-sfx.py, and you've got a server.
There's even a 32-bit .exe for older Windows machines — Windows 2000 seems to be the oldest version tested.
Setting up a file server can be intimidating to the uninitiated. There are many servers to choose from, and then you need to decide how to install it — Docker? Kubernates? Well, what’s …
