Shellinabox is an
AJAX based ssh terminal.
that runs in any modern web browser without any installation. It is ideal for
access on the road where only a web client is provided. Access to NBER Linux
compute servers is available from these links:
Mindterm is similar to Shellinabox but requires Java on
the web client. This link connects to nber5.nber.org.
Other SSH software that installs on your computer:
TeraTermSSH, a free SSH program for
Windows. This is easy to install and runs well. To install, select the link, then
"Run from current location" or "Open" and accept all defaults as the install
program proceeds. You probably want to check the X-forwarding on the
Setup|ssh-forwarding menu. Then remember to save setup.
SecureCRT is a commercial
SSH program for Windows. The NBER will pay for this for any associate
wanting to use it to communicate with the nber.org servers.
Wikipedia
maintains a list of other ssh programs, including Mac programs.
PSCP is a Windows
scp command line client, similar to secure FTP but not interactive.
WinSCPis a very good GUI Windows Client for
file transfers. To install, select the link, then "Run from current location" or
"Open" and accept all defaults as the install program proceeds.
OpenSSH
for Windows v3.7.1p1-1 includes command line SFTP and SCP clients
and servers. You probably want to uncheck the "server" box when you
install this program, otherwise you can probably "Run from current
location" or "Open" and accept all defaults. Our SFTP server is at
sftp.nber.org.
PUTTY is a
windows ssh client that requires no installation. Just right click on the
link and save to your desktop.
X-Ming X-11 Windows server.
An easily installed (the only easily installed) X-Windows server (requires ssh).