[CLUG] [OT - ish] Transfer of files over internet

[Ian Swainson]

     Hi All,
     
     Someone sent me this query, and I post it to the list(s) in the hope 
     that someone can help. I'm afraid I have to assume that both client 
     and server in this case are Win-dow!s boxes (sorry)...
     
     <quote>
     I am looking for a solution for the following:
     
     Client needs to be able to download files from one central site to 
     multiple remote sites.
     
     The client also needs to be able to upload files from the remote sites 
     to the central site.
     
     The central site and the remote sites have modems and have dial-up 
     connections between
     them.
     
     The file transfer must be able to be scheduled and kicked off manually
     
     It is preferable that no tsr is required to run on the remote sites.
     </quote>
     
     Ideally, I'd like to send on a solution that could impress the 
     'Client' above as to the advantages of open-source... FSF/gnu ? Might 
     get them interested in moving 'up' to Linux, or at least get them 
     thinking...
     
     Thanks for your time.
     Ian Swainson
     
     PS. Apologies for the double-posting to those who are on both the CLUG 
     and ILUG lists...