tcpcat

tcpcat is a simple program that is like `cat' but it works over tcp streams to allow you to cat from one host to another. example: host a: $ tcpcat -l 63255 | gzip -dc | tar xvf - host b: $ tcpcat -h hosta:63255 tcpcat-X.X.X.tar.gz

Features

Easy tool for streaming tar archives from one unix box to another
Handy for network debugging, can operate as an in/out pass through while logging data
Support TCP and UNIX sockets

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License

GNU General Public License version 2.0 (GPLv2)

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Intended Audience

Advanced End Users, Information Technology

User Interface

Command-line

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Registered

2011-02-23

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