https://altcomputer.github.io/tags/ftp-server/Recent content in Ftp Server on Alt ComputerHugoen-usMon, 18 May 2026 21:44:55 +0200https://altcomputer.github.io/posts/temporary-ftp-server-for-old-devices/Mon, 18 May 2026 21:44:55 +0200https://altcomputer.github.io/posts/temporary-ftp-server-for-old-devices/<p>If you&rsquo;re dealing with old hardware, it&rsquo;s not uncommon to either have no USB port at all, or just a USB 1.x, which is painfully slow.</p> <p>To overcome the speed limitation, two options are available.</p> <h2 id="option-1-pcmcia-usb-20">Option 1: PCMCIA USB 2.0</h2> <p>One workaround is to use a PCMCIA USB 2.0 card, which dramatically improves transfer speeds from USB 1.x levels. 12 Mbps (~1.5 MB/s) vs 480 Mbps (~60.0 MB/s).</p> <p>That said, finding proper drivers for legacy operating systems like Windows 95 or 98 can be a challenge on its own.</p>