If you need to share or transfer files between Linux machines, you have plenty of options. Here are some you might not have considered.

If you're new to Linux, there's a very handy file you'll want to learn about right away. Jack Wallen introduces you to the hosts file and how to add entries to it.

If you open the GNOME file manager (this feature is found in most Linux file managers) and right-click a file you want to be zipped, you'll see a Compress entry (Figure 1).

Jack Wallen shows you what might be the easiest method of transferring files between Linux desktops on the market.