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Software Basics

File Sharing on the LAN

Share game files, not viruses. The rules.

Sharing large files over the LAN is fast and saves internet bandwidth.

Ctrl-Alt-GG Filehost

The event’s file-sharing service is available in a browser and over SMB at filehost.ctrl-alt-gg.hu.

Login details:

  • Username: lanshare
  • Password: lanshare

In a browser

Open filehost.ctrl-alt-gg.hu and sign in with the details above.

Over SMB

In Windows, enter this in the File Explorer address bar:

\\filehost.ctrl-alt-gg.hu

When prompted, enter the lanshare username and password. To use it as a mapped drive, choose This PC > Map network drive and enter the same SMB address.

Do not reuse these credentials for another service, and do not upload personal or confidential files to a shared location.

Allowed Tools

  • DC++ (Direct Connect): If we run a hub, use it.
  • Windows File Sharing (SMB): Great for small groups.
  • USB Drives: The classic “Sneakernet”. Reliable.

The Rules

  1. No Piracy: Do not share cracked games, movies, or software.
  2. Scan for Viruses: Don’t be the person who infects the whole row.
  3. Respect Bandwidth: Don’t saturate the switch uplink with 10 simultaneous transfers.

How to use Windows Sharing

  1. Right-click folder > Properties > Sharing.
  2. Click Share…
  3. Select Everyone > Add > Read (or Read/Write).
  4. Click Share.
  5. Tell your friend your PC name or IP address (\\YourPCName).