[svlug] help transfering data over 1394 cable

[Rick Moen]

Quoting Christian Einfeldt (einfeldt at gmail.com):

> Here are the options that I have considered so far, and my best
> understanding of the advantages and disadvantages

You've decided to ignore all other recommendations posted here?

> 1.  fish:// (or ssh) using Konqueror over the giga switch.  Speed = about 10
> MBps.  This is a convenient solution because it permits me to do other stuff
> with the machines as currently configured.  No need to add additional
> cards.  Simple and easy for an unsophisticated user to deploy.
> Disadvantages:  insecure....

Strictly rhetorical question:  What about ssh is particularly insecure? 
Would you be using it in some notably reckless fashion?

Christian, I'm betting that a whole lot of people on this mailing list
would gladly help you learn the ropes of *ix networking, preferably
after you've studied appropriate foundational texts such as the one Mark
Weisler recommended.  That really ought to be your next step -- or, as
Tom Pilot says, hire someone.