Developers and sysadmins often need to transfer large files between machines, but tools like rsync can be slow. A faster, more efficient tool could save time and reduce frustration. Professionals would pay for this to improve their workflows. Start with support for Linux and macOS. The biggest risk is competition from established tools.
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Faster file transfer tool
Build a tool that outperforms rsync for copying files between machines. Target developers and sysadmins.
Why now
File transfer remains a bottleneck for many workflows, and rsync has limitations.
- Who for
- Developers and sysadmins
- Business model
- Paid licenses
- Effort
- A few weeks
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