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Accessing the system ...

Accessing the Astro or Compute Unix System Using a PC and SSH Secure Shell Provides instructions on how download and use a secure telnet program called Secure Shell to access your Unix account. Also provides instructions on uploading and downloading files.


Using the system ...

Account Guide to Temple's Central Unix Systems Describes how to open an account on a central Unix system, access the system, and obtain more information about using the system. This guide also lists the Internet services and software packages available on Temple's central Unix systems.

Unix Quick Reference Guide Explains how to perform basic tasks on Temple's central Unix systems. Topics include creating files and directories, using the pico editor, printing, using online help, and other topics.

Quick List of Unix Commands Shows an alphabetical listing of commonly used Unix commands.

Using the Pine Mail Progam on Temple's Central Unix Systems Explains how to send and receive electronic mail on Temple's central Unix systems using the pine mail program.

Participating in Listserv Discussion Groups Hosted on listserv.temple.edu Provides instructions on how to subscribe and participate in Listserv discussion groups hosted on listserv.temple.edu. (Instructions for Using the web to participate in Listserv discussion groups are also available.)

Unix Editor (vi) (E-Bulletin 310) Explains how to use the Unix text editor, vi, to create and modify files, and add, delete, search for and copy text settings.

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Peforming short tasks ...

ACLs: Your answer to Unix file sharing Explains how to use Access Control List (ACL), a Unix feature that enables you to share particular files in your account with other people by specifying read from, write to, and/or execute permission.


Transferring files ...

Accessing the Astro or Compute Unix System Using a PC and SSH Secure Shell Includes instructions for uploading and downloading files between your PC and your Unix account using a secure telnet program called Secure Shell.

Try Netscape for Unix File Transfer Provides instructions for uploading and downloading files between your PC or Mac and your Unix account using Netscape Navigator.

Try Internet Explorer 5.0 for file transfer Provides instructions for uploading and downloading files between your PC and your Unix account using Internet Explorer 5.0.