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LAN Messenger vs Secure copy

A side-by-side look at LAN Messenger and Secure copy. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

LAN Messenger

LAN Messenger

Social & Communications

LAN Messenger is a free, open source messenger application designed for local area networks. It allows users on the same Wi-Fi or wired network to chat and share files without an internet connection or central server.

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Secure copy

Secure copy

Security & Privacy

Secure Copy (SCP) is a network protocol used to securely transfer files between a local and a remote host or between two remote hosts. It uses SSH for data transfer and provides the same authentication and same level of security as SSH.

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