*****************Original Message from Phill Conrad************
Several students have asked me about using Mac OS X to access strauss.
I don't have a copy of Mac OS X myself to try things out. However, if
any of you have figured out some tips and tricks for using Mac OS X to
access strauss, send me a writeup, and I'll share it with the class.
Regards,
Phill Conrad
PS: Remember that if you are uploading to WebCT using a web broswer running on your own computer (here, it doesn't matter if its Windows, Mac, Linux, or whatever), it is a two step process: (1) transfer the file from strauss to your own computer's hard drive (use scp in the case of Mac; see instructions below (2) then upload from your computer's hard drive into WebCT.
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*****************Ryan Mathus***************
To log into strauss, it's easy. Go to the built in terminal or X11
(if you download it from Apple's website). This can be found in
~/Applications/Utilities/Terminal.app
To login using ssh, type ssh username@strauss.udel.edu. It will then prompt
you for your password. If you wish top use telnet for any reason, telnet
strauss.udel.edu. It will then prompt you for your username and password.
If anyone has a specific question, I can probably answer it since I used it
a lot last year as a freshman in Mechanical Engineering. I've since then
switched over to CIS. Unfortunately, I can't be of too much help at the
moment since my HD died on my iBook and I had to send it into Apple for
repairs. But I can definitely try and should get the iBook back sometime
this week *crosses fingers!*.
I personally like X11 better, and it's a free download at
http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple/x11formacosx.html
You can also compile programs offline, as far as I know, since Mac OS X is
based on Unix and has a built in C complier. More tools can be found at
Apple's Developer site (also a free download after a free sign up) at
http://developer.apple.com/macosx/
Then you can log into strauss and upload the file. Developer Tools also
comes with a built-in C++ Complier for later courses.
Hope that was a little helpful :-)
-Ryan Mathus
************* Bryan Williams******************
Professor Conrad,
I've been using OS X (Since it is based off of Unix) to access
strauss, and here's a list of things I've found helpful in using
terminal, so if you want- forward it to the rest of the students.
-Bryan Williams
Open up terminal: Open the applications folder > Utilities > Terminal
When terminal is first opened, the current directory is on the local
computer, in the folder:
Macintosh HD/Users/username
(username is the username used for the computer)
Connect to strauss- type in:
ssh username@strauss.udel.edu
(username is the unix username) and type in password when prompted.
After that, all the regular unix commands are the same.
For file transfer, you can use either Fetch or a program that I like
better called NetFinder. Fetch is registered by UD, and NetFinder is a
free trial program. Fill in the blanks with the information, Server:
strauss.udel.edu Username:____ Password:____ and leave the path blank.
This will automatically bring you to the home directory to transfer
files.
*** NOTE FROM P. CONRAD: On Mac OS X, you might want to use "scp"
at
the command line. "Fetch" and "NetFinder" might be based
on the FTP
protocol, which sends passwords in clear text over the network. This makes
you vulnerable to hackers that might be sniffing the network.
"scp" protects your password by encrypting it. You use scp just like
ssh, at the command line. For example:
scp username@strauss.udel.edu:CIS105Labs/lab07a.c .
will copy CIS105Labs/lab07a.c into your Mac's hard disk in the current
directory. To copy from the current directory on the Mac's hard disk back
up to strauss (in your CIS105Labs directory), use:
scp lab07a.c username@strauss.udel.edu:CIS105Labs
Note: I haven't tried these commands myself on Mac OS X, but I'm told it works.
Also, you should be able to type "man ssh" and "man scp"
for more info.
*******************Nick Wiker*************************
Hope this helps,
http://www.apple.com/education/technicalresources/pdf/Using_SSH_070803.pdf
is a link to an apple resource site which explains how to connect using the
terminal program which is in the utility folder on OS X.
Nick Wiker
************** Eddie Serratos *********************
To gain access to strauss via Mac OS X do the following:
Click on the applications folder of the OS X system and open the UTILITIES
folder. There you will find a program called TERMINAL. Open this program
and when the shell prompt appears type the following:
ssh username@strauss.udel.edu
once you do this it will prompt you for your password.
*username of course means the username that one picked when setting up the
unix account...i'm sure we're all aware but I just wanted to be sure.
Take Care,
Eddie