1. Introduction - Logging on to the server.

Welcome to the Unix environment on a Linux server.

This document is constantly undergoing improvement. If you have information to add which will help future Ip-Developers please contact Michael@bzs.org so your contribution can be added.

Before launching into the details of the nuances of Unix, let's review some of the fundamentals of logging into the server with telnet and ftp for various operating systems. The fundamental task of logging on to the server is the same for both telnet and ftp.

1.1 Login with Windows 95 or Windows NT

The information below about telnet is obsolete. The home server now only accepts connection via ssh. Please see the volunteer page of the website for the links and documentation on ssh.

If the telnet and/or ftp have icons on your desktop, it is easy. Just click on the icon to launch the application.

Logging in with telnet

• click on START
• type the word "telnet"
• click on OK

• click Connect on the menu bar on the left side of the window.
• type the host name in the host box "home.bzs.org"
• click on the Connect button
• at the login: prompt, type your "username"
• at the password: prompt, type your "password"

Logging in with ftp to transfer files

• click on START
• type the word "ftp"
• click on OK

• an ftp window will pop open on your screen
• at the ftp> prompt, type "open home.bzs.org" and push ENTER
• click on the Connect button
• at the login: prompt, type your "username"
• at the password: prompt, type your "password"

type "help" to get a brief list of commands.

1.2 Login with Windows 3.1 or Windows for Work Groups

The login procedure for Windows 3.1 and Windows for Work Groups differs from Windows 95 and NT only in the method used to start the initial application window.

Logging in with telnet

The information below about telnet is obsolete. The home server now only accepts connection via ssh. Please see the volunteer page of the website for the links and documentation on ssh.

• activate and maximize the Program Manager Group
• click File in the upper left corner of the Program Manager window
• click Run... on the File menu
• type the word "telnet"
• click on OK

• a telnet window will pop open on your screen
• click Connect on the menu bar on the left side of the window.
• type the host name in the host box "home.bzs.org"
• click on the Connect button
• at the login: prompt, type your "username"
• at the password: prompt, type your "password"

Logging in with ftp to transfer files

• activate and maximize the Program Manager Group
• click File in the upper left corner of the Program Manager window
• click Run... on the File menu
• type the word "ftp"
• click on OK

• an ftp window will pop open on your screen
• at the ftp> prompt, type "open home.bzs.org" and push ENTER
• click on the Connect button
• at the login: prompt, type your "username"
• at the password: prompt, type your "password"

type "help" to get a brief list of commands.

1.3 Login with Mac telnet or ftp

There is an ssh compliant freeware client available for the MAC. The home server now only accepts connection via ssh. Please see the volunteer page of the website for the links and documentation on ssh.

Sorry, I don't know how to use the MAC tools. I would welcome a paragraph or two from any Mac user would like to volunteer.