There are many ways to move files between Unix and Windows. In my mind, they fall into three categories — secure copy (let’s not even think about ftp), shared drives, and file synchronization.

Linux or Mac OS X only: The Command-Line Fu web site writes up a quick-and-dirty trick to move files and create a symlink in a single command—so you can move files without breaking anything.

The first step toward moving files between Windows and Linux is to download and install a tool such as PuTTY’s pscp. You can get PuTTY from putty.org and set it up on your Windows system easily.

The move and copy commands are essential functions in every operating system, including Windows, Mac OS and Linux. ... Moving data and files, ...