Flying Carpet is an alternative to AirDrop. The software lets you transfer files between Linux, Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows over WiFi.
No network infrastructure is required, just two devices with WiFi chips in close range. Apple devices can only transfer to/from Android, Linux, and Windows as they can no longer programmatically run hotspots.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Cross-platform support – runs under Linux, Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows.
Website: github.com/spieglt/FlyingCarpet
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Developer: Theron Spiegl
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
Flying Carpet is written in Rust, Kotlin, and JavaScript. Learn Rust with our recommended free books and free tutorials. Learn Kotlin with our recommended free books and free tutorials. Learn JavaScript with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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