Schick 4.0
Why
I wanted a simple and fast way to exchange small files, like Word-Documents, Pictures, URLs, etc.
iChat and similar tools need much configuration and registering - I wanted a solution that would "just work". I used to use Mac OS X' FileSharing and the DropBox, but I don't get notified, and I have to mount the other user's Home DropBox by hand. Additionally the number of logged in users on Mac OS X Client is limited. Back then[1], no tool existed for this purpose, so I made my own (as usual) :-)).
Key Features
- Bonjour-enabled[2]
- No configuration necessary
- Automatically fetches username and user image from your Macintosh Preferences / Address Book
- Lets you transfer files to Macs in your local network
- Lets you browse and get files from Macs in your local[3] network
- IPv6 enabled
Download
Download the latest version: Media:Schick4.3buildXXXX.zip. let me know how it works for you!
Screenshots
This picture shows the browser with all on the network available Schick users. If you want to send a file to an user, simply drag it to the user's row and drop it. It's just that easy!
System Requirements
- Apple Macintosh with Intel Core2Duo processor
- Mac OS X 10.7 or later[4], for older Mac OS X versions please visit Software Projects That Are Not Longer Supported
- Bonjour-enabled local network[5]
Support the author
Donations are always welcome. You can donate an amount of your choice via PayPal. To visit the PayPal website, please click here.
Having Problems?
See Schick 4.0 FAQ!
Schick doesn't fit your needs? Want to try another tool?
Take a look at DropCopy or Desktop Transporter!
- Other
- References
- ↑ 2003?
- ↑ Bonjour==ZeroConf==mDNS
- ↑ and, as an experimental feature, even in an LAN/WAN with several broadcast domains (not over internet, maybe in the future, when everyone uses IPv6)
- ↑ including Mac OS X 10.8 "Mountain Lion"
- ↑ usually, every standard Ethernet or WiFi Network can handle Bonjour, but I encountered trouble on several occasions. So, if it's the same to you, I'd recommend using ethernet instead of WiFi.