DOLPHINBOY2U  I've loved and depended on this app for a couple of years now; it's an essential part of my network's wellbeing. It's simple, streamlined, and accomplishes a much-needed function. And the file transfer sound effects are great!

HOWEVER, new releases of DropCopy too often have the frustrating trait of being inaccessible via dock, menu bar or any other means. Yes, I can click-and-drag the icon around the desktop, but there's no way to access DropCopy's preferences. It is within its preferences that the checkbox exists to Hide Dock Icon.

Apparently, v1.5.8 is preselected with Dock icon hidden, so there's no way to get to its preferences to choose otherwise. I've had to revert to an archived copy of v1.5.7, because v1.5.8 is literally unusable. (I've had to skip several release versions in the last year because of this issue.)

Another irritation (though not a deal-killer like the one above) is that the download destination preference seems to frequently get "borrowed" from this setting on the other network machine, and thus if I don't catch it and reset it, the transfer says it was delivered, but in fact never arrives. But I've learned to check this setting first if files don't show up where they're supposed to.

Having said that, I still consider DropCopy crucial to management of the Macs on my network. I just wish I could give it five stars,...  
(Version 1.5.8b)

FORMICA  The COOLEST app I even installed! Seriously.  
(Version 1.5.8b)

DANA SUTTON  I use DropCopy to get around the fact that Apple's Screen Sharing has no provision for drag-and-drop transfers of files and folders. After installing it on both my Macs I can pass files back and forth with ease, and it's never given me any trouble at all.  
(Version 1.5)

ISILVER  I've got the menu bar icon in 1.4.7! And finally it can remember the dock preferences!!  
(Version 1.4.7)

GEOMAURA  As of the installation of 1.4.7 there is no menubar icon anymore ,no way to configure preferences and oddly the triangle next to the dock icon (to show the app is on) is missing even though the app is on.

Previously the app worked tolerably well.

Support has gotten back to me in a few hours.  
(Version 1.4.7)

DORKYPANTS  DropCopy 1.4.7 on my Tiger (10.4.11) MacBook can't send files to DropCopy 1.4.7 on my Leopard (10.5.2) iMac. They can see each other, but the sending DropCopy always times out unsuccessfully, and the receiving DropCopy never pops up an alert for an incoming file (which it's configured to do). Both machines have their firewalls configured to allow DropCopy connections on port 5052.

This problem first showed up between 1.4 on Tiger and 1.3 on Panther, and has continued through the minor versions of 1.4  
(Version 1.4.7)

ERIC WOEHLER  Excellent little app!

never have to worry about transferring files from mac to mac on memory sticks or external drives or CD

just install the app and you can start transferring files so easily

highly recommended, definitely worth trying if you have more than one mac and you are moving stuff around

now you dont have to open sharing or play with network settings - what a delight - file transfer the way it should be!!

only 1 little glitch - in the prefs I set the position to be bottom/right on my screen, but the app positioned itself top left... manually dragged it to where I wanted it to be, a minor bug perhaps?  
(Version 1.4.5)

RBASIL  Even though it is out of beta I'm still getting the same error as the beta gave me when trying to run it on Leopard on my Macbook Pero.

"You Can't open the application "DropCopy" because it is not supported on this architecture"  
(Version 1.4.5)

RBASIL  When trying to run the Leopard beta (available on the developers website) on my Macbook Pro I get the message.

"You Can't open the application "DropCopy" because it is not supported on this architecture"

Running Leopard 10.5.2  
(Version 1.4.3)

MOPPERMAN  Especially cool when used with iPhone!  
(Version 1.4.1)

HERVé 5  Excellent user interface -couldn't be simpler and easier.

Very quick reactions from the development team.

For me it's the "family transfer device" by excellence :-)  
(Version 1.3.1)

DORKYPANTS  Description says ver. 1.3.x requires Tiger (10.4) and to use ver. 0.5.3 for Panther (10.3). However, ver. 1.2.1 works fine on Panther (10.3.9). Is it the case that 1.3.x is merely UNSUPPORTED on Panther, or is it known definitely not to work?  
(Version 1.3.1)

PIRX  Easy to use, highly effective and fast, this certainly is one of the coolest must-have apps for Mac. DropCopy rocks!

A bummer, of course that Mac OS 7 and 8 are not supported, but we'll get over it.  
(Version 1.3)

PETER DA SILVA  I'd buy it for the office if it supported Panther, but not with the upgrade to Tiger included in the price.

Don't get on my case about not upgrading... businesses upgrade when there's a business case for it, not because Dashboard's "cool". Half our Windows desktops are still running Windows 2000, for that matter.  
(Version 1.3b6)

AIRBUSKY  Also, experiencing the hang when transferring files. Using an Airport to transfer files between MacBook and Desktop. Previous version works perfectly.  
(Version 1.3b5)

VEGGIEDUDE  Similar report here of a file getting hung during the file exchange. I was only sending a second file, not like I was sending loads of stuff. Also, when sending a file, the MAC address seems to come out the other end as 'coming from', instead of listing the user at the other end like the way it does for IM'ing. BTW, I love the ability to send quick small messages.

Looks promising and I adore the concept, look forward to a bug free version.  
(Version 1.3b5)

BEN_MARKO  Gets hung up trying to send several types of files between an iMac G5 and a MacBook Pro. A txt file disappeared right after completing the transfer, then DropCopy got hung up as if the file was still being transferred. A png file appeared but I could only open it if I copied the file, then after waiting 10 min., I had to cancel the transfer. The the png file disappeared. Still needs some work, for now the best alternative is still teleport.  
(Version 1.3b5)

AKROBAT  One Word: Fantastic!

The 'Get Clipboard' functions is real nifty.

...and free!

Keep up the good work.  
(Version 1.2.1)

IZZAT  It just gets better and better.

Well done, indeed!!!  
(Version 1.2.1)

S P L A T !  GREAT mini application!

THANX  
(Version 1.2.1)

IVAN3  great little app.even i can work it---network stuff generally drives me mad but this is all i need.  
(Version 1.2)

LACWBO  This program has worked flawlessly for me. It's free yet much more useful than some programs which require payment.  
(Version 1.2)

NEMO  Where is the sense in using software like this that changes operating systems and dumps you! It did work on 10.3.9 but now there is no replacment just the annoying notice about expired beta which never goes away!  
(Version 1.0RC)

DBUTENHOF  This has been an enormously useful utility for my 4 node home network. It's been reliable for the most part, although I'd had trouble with one system never successfully transferring using bonjour discovery (though adding the IP directly solved it); don't know yet whether the 1.0RC will solve that. I'm not quite sure how I feel about the shareware change; one of my 4 nodes now shows up as "unlicensed" from each system because of the new 3 system freeware limit. On the one hand it's a good utility and worth some money; on the other hand I'm not entirely sure it's worth $25 to me.

I also wish I could use DropCopy when my desktop is obscured; it can't copy either through the MenuExtra or the Dock.  
(Version 1.0RC)

CAMáN  This is a really good app.

I've used it for two mounts now and it performs fully over 95% of the time.

I'm working from 2 Mac's and it is really helpful, since I haven't set up any network transfer yet.

I even sent the open-office app and it worked like a charm! Although I failed trying to send all of my documents in one go, after I had erased and formated the hard-disc on my iMac, but it shouldn't have worked anyway.

Great stuff this one!  
(Version 0.5.3)

LOGICALNOT  "a connection to 254.134.15.4 on port 5052 every time"…

What the hell is that?

I would like to have a clear answer from the programmer !  
(Version 0.5.3)

JOHN  Blah. I give up on this app. It's never seemed to work right for the last few versions. I'd get clipboard notifications a day or so late -- if at all. Files sporadically actually go through. Notifications often don't actually happen. A shame... it had the potential to be really cool.

What REALLY bothers me is that I discovered that DropCopy recently started opening a connection to 254.134.15.4 on port 5052 every time you send or receive something from another DropyCopy on the network! Not sure when it actually started doing this, but it is unacceptable behavior in my opinion.  
(Version 0.5.3)

CLAES HANSEN  Love this little app.

Use it between my kids machines and mine, to transfer files in a snap. Everyone can find out how to send files. Works flawlessly !!!!!!!!!!

And very small on the desktop.

Keep up the good work :-)  
(Version 0.5.2)

ANONYMOUS  Handy, but doesn't seem to work right. I can't get my Panther machine to send files to my Tiger machine, but I can send from Tiger to Panther.

Weird.  
(Version 0.5.2)

ANONYMOUS  Great app, but it is not so stable. An update would be great.  
(Version 0.5.1)

MACSCRIPTER  I wonder - why not implement DropCopy as a Pref Pane? I wrote the author about this, but never got a reply. oh Well. :)  
(Version 0.5.1)

ANONYMOUS  Doesn't work for me under Tiger, either. Will there be an update?  
(Version 0.4.1)

RIP  It is broken under OS X 10.4 Tiger.

One machine running Tiger, and all the other machines can't find dropcopy running on the Tiger one.   
(Version 0.4.1)

ANONYMOUS  The program is quick and easy. I use it constantly to move files between my desktop and laptops. But it expires every month and forces the user to download another copy...not a new or improved version..its been the same version now for many months. This is a feature that is extremely annoying.   
(Version 0.4.1)

ANONYMOUS  I have used both DropCopy and Schick (they do the same thing for those wondering). I prefer Schick.

Why? Two reasons:

1. I can open the folder I am using to hold the file transfers from the Schick icon whereas with DropCopy you must navigate manually down to the folder you want.

2. Schick provides a small visual cue about how many files you currently have transfered to you. DropCopy doesn't have any notification except for a sound. If you aren't near the computer when the file arrives, you will not know one has arrived. With Schick, you will see immediately (it uses a small red box with a number, just as the mail.app icon can do)

DropCopy is a fine program and free (and it isn't yet 1.0 to be fair), it's just that Schick has the clear edge with it's better accessibility to the drop folder and with it's more effective notification.  
(Version 0.4.1)

JOHN  Extremely useful - quick, easy, and doesn't interfere with your workspace/screen-space. It's perfect if you need a quick and easy way to transfer files between Mac's on your local network with minimal fuss and effort.  
(Version 0.4.1)

GREGG  I put it on all 4 of my Macs on a home wireless network. It worked fine once and then the app started disappearing from screens. It appeared to be open but no Drop Zone on the desktop and no icon in the menu bar. In one instance (we kept trying!) it just died in the middle of a transfer of about 2 GB of digital photos. Everybody is running 10.3.7 and using version 0.4 of DropCopy. Sorry, it seems like such a good idea but appears unstable on my mix of G4's, G5's and towers/laptops/iMacs.  
(Version 0.4)

WAMEZ  I've used "Schick" and I've used "DropCopy" and I've got to say that DC has got the edge.

The interface is much cleaner and more (dare I say it) Mac-like. It's just as free. And, yeah, the Mac can do the same thing with Filesharing, Rendevous, etc. but it takes several more steps. Once you set up DC, it just sits there quietly on your desktop ready for use. No passwords, no mounting.

If you have more than one computer, it's a great little add on. Also keep in mind that it hasn't even reached 1.0. Things could be getting even better.

The one feature I'd ask for is the ability to edit destinations, not just add them. Maybe there's a way, but I haven't figured it out yet.  
(Version 0.4)

TOMIS  iChat - Rendezvous mode, lets you easily transfer files.

System Prefs - File Sharing, lets you easily transfer files.

No need to run some 3rd party app for this.

Though I do say; props for making something that you like, and offering it to the public for free use.  
(Version 0.4)

MARC  Clumsy and buggy with a severely limited feature set.

What it cannot hold a candle to is an utterly fantastic piece of FREEware called "Schick". Schick not only does lightening fast file transfers of ANY file, irrespective of size or type, but it permist chatting between Rendvous Networked Macs.  
(Version 0.4)

JEFF1ER  Very nice app, and I started to use without problem on a PB 1,25Ghz and a G3 imac dv as well, both on 10.3.7.

However, I have a crash on a G4 466 PM (10.3.7 also); "Component manager: attempting to find symbols in a component alias of type (regR/carP/xlbt)".

The app launches, then displays the pref window and crashed; the same after reboot, but it works fine on another account. Any clue ?  
(Version 0.3)

SCHMELDING  DropCopy, will you marry me?  
(Version 0.3)

INTHECRRROTCH180  a thought-as far as i can tell, there's no way to make for a confirmation before accepting a file...if, say, someone on my school network had this, i could just start packing their computer with child porn. I could be wrong, but that could be a problem. Or a fun game.  
(Version 0.3)

HARRIS  Worked fantastically, does exactly what it says, pretty intuitive set up. a fine and convinient app, will be very useful foruse with other student over my school network  
(Version 0.3)

JOHN  At first I thought: "Why?" But then I tried it and realized that it's a handy little app! Definitely makes dealing with multiple machines on the network much easier. No I just need a Windows version :)

A couple of additional features would make this perfect: locking the position of the droplet and being able to hide the app's icon so it doesn't take up space in the doc. Other than that, perfect.  
(Version 0.2)

LOGICALNOT  It works great ! But please make it work on 10.2.8.  
(Version 0.1)

NEB_ORBIT_GREELY  I've had a few stability problems (quits after a transfer), but this is a really great idea and I'm eager to watch it develop. It's very, very simple to start up and configure.

Couldn't make network transfers or working on two different machines easier. I would love to see some kind of synch feature so that you could select one folder that stayed the same on both machines.

At any rate, keep up the good work.  
(Version 0.1)

ANONYMOUS  for those who don't see the difference to ichat's chat feature - ichat's rendezvous chat works great - this is just another way to do it and the realestate it takes up on the screen is far less - my buddy list always gets in the way. But most importantly, dropcopy is compatible with exposé! you can grab a file, send every other window off the screen with exposé, and the dropcopy icon remains in place for you to drag onto.  
(Version 0.1)

ANONYMOUS  Nice App. I Believe it just needs a little more cowbell.  
(Version 0.1)

SCOTT BRUCE  The is a great program. In a classroom situation, this program allows students to easily send documents to me. It's a lot faster than Connect to Server and certainly is fewer steps. We are not allowed to use iChat on campus so this is a great solution.

Thanks for making such a useful program.  
(Version 0.1)

LUHMANN  Great idea - but poorly implemented. The most frustrating thing is that the window doesn't "float" so unless you can see the desktop you can't see the window, but even finder windows often obscure the desktop on my small screen - not to mention every other application I have open. In order to use it I need to choose "hide all" and then move windows around until the drop window is visible ... what a pain. It would be great if it worked together with something like Quicksilver!!!

Oh, and it crashed on me...  
(Version 0.1)