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cdist vs Snapdrop

A side-by-side look at cdist and Snapdrop. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

cdist

cdist

System & Hardware

cdist is an open source configuration management tool written in Python. It allows system administrators to define the configuration of servers and deploy it to multiple machines in parallel. cdist works by running small scripts called 'manifests' on remote hosts.

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Snapdrop

Snapdrop

File Sharing

Snapdrop is a free, open source, peer-to-peer file sharing web application that allows users to easily transfer files between devices on the same local network without requiring an internet connection or account setup. Users simply go to snapdrop.net on any device on their network to get started.

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