Secure Shell (SSH)

Secure Shell (SSH)

SSH is a secure replacements for telnet, ftp, rsh, and rcp. All communication using SSH is encrypted using strong, modern ciphers and protocols. No JTAN hosts permit telnet, and we are phasing out the use of ftp. For more detailed information about how the ssh-protocol works and what benefits it provides, please read this very nice FAQ.

We are currently experimenting with the Java MindTerm SSH client. If you have a java capable browser like Netscape, you can log into callisto or ganymede through this client without installing any SSH software. Note that this is only experimental! You really should get an ssh application for your PC.

If you'd like to verify the SSH keys of JTAN's shell machines before logging in, they are available here.

SSH Applications for your PC

You can get ssh applications for virtually any operating system. Here are some links to SSH applications that you can use with a JTAN ProShell Account.

Some of this software is illegal to use in the US and other countries. If you are unsure, check with your President, Prime Minister, or other representative of your local govenment.

Probably the most popular free ssh for windows is PuTTY. It works with win95,98,NT and now includes tunneling support. Very simple to use.
This ssh tunnel for windows is commercial, but it looks pretty slick.
You may want to have a look at this "package" from Australia.
Links to SSH freeware for other OS's at SSH Users Download
Some way-cool SSH related java apps.
MindTerm is an somewhat FREE SSH (currently v1.5) client program written in 100% pure Java (non-certified).
An improved version of MindTerm java based client with SSH/SCP distributed quite clearly under GPL.
Yes, even Mac users can SSH: try here or here.
A page that's tracking the freeware SSH project
A Survey of various SSH software.
Installing SSH32 for Windows.
Commercial SSH at F-Secure
Another commercial SSH at SecureCRT
A Windoze NT port of SSH.
Even the Palm Pilot can do SSH.
Some more Palm OS ssh programs here and here.