Computing

Connecting to Linux Using SSH


Mac OS X

Open a Terminal

Note that when you type your password, there is no indication that your are typing (such as: •••••••••)


Windows


Ubuntu Linux

Note that when you type your password, there is no indication that your are typing (such as: •••••••••)

Connecting with X11 forwarding

X11 forwarding allows the use of GUI applications over the network. There are some significant issues with X11, including low performance and lost sessions when disconnecting from the network. For these reasons we recommend using x2go instead of X11 for all use cases.

Ubuntu Linux

ssh -Y user@servername.nceas.ucsb.edu

Mac OS X

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