Macssh2

MacSSH Secure Shell Client If you're using Mac OS 7x/8x/9x, you can log into your IT Linux account by using a program called MacSSH. This program can also be used on Mac OS X, however you will be required to have Classic installed on it. Alternatively, if you're using Mac OS X, you can also use the built-in Terminal application. For more information on using Terminal, click here. To obtain MacSSH, you can download it here. You will be required to have StuffIt Expander. After you download the program, if it does not extract automatically, you may have to double click on the MacSSHPPC.sit icon. Once it finishes extracting, double click on the MacSSH PPC folder. Double click on the MacSSH PPC icon. To log into your Linux account: • Go to the File menu • Select Open Connection A connection window will open. In Host Name type in the server you wish to connect to (i.e. c1.ucalgary.ca, c2.ucalgary.ca, etc...) and press Connect. Note: For most people, any of our Linux servers may suit your needs. However if you require specific applications for research or data processing purposes, some servers may not have all the tools you need. For more information about this, visit Linux Programming Library page. If this is your first time logging into your account on your machine, you will be prompted: Host Key Unknown The key for this host has never been seen before. Are you sure you want to trust it? Host key fingerprint: (Some random string) You can just press Accept and Save. Next you will be prompted to enter your User Name and Password: Once you have successfully logged in and get your Linux prompt (e.g. bash-2.05b$), you are read to run many of the programs that have been installed on Linux. When you are finished using Linux, type logout at your Linux prompt to log out. To exit the MacSSH application, go to File and select Quit.