I need to log into a Linux server from a Windows PC. So far I used Putty but I don't like typing ls and CD all the time. Is there a gui alternative to this?
asked Oct 4, 2011 at 22:33
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2What is it you're trying to do? Fully administer the Linux server, or just move files around?– bgvaughanOct 4, 2011 at 23:01
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My downvote will become an upvote if you re-phrase the question to something like "What GUIs let me work with a remote file system over ssh?" - To which the answer has been supplied by MaQleod– James T SnellOct 4, 2011 at 23:50
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1I need to move files around, view logs, execute scripts. The answers are sufficient. I changed the wording.– Dmitry ChornyiOct 5, 2011 at 16:43
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1To add my own answer: ExpanDrive (expandrive.com) is good.– Dmitry ChornyiJul 28, 2012 at 8:31
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Try WinSCP, it may meet your needs, depending on what you actually want to do. You can graphically browse the file system and you can open shell windows to run commands as well.
Filezilla is also great with this (sftp). Even better since it is cross-platform.
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Well, actually, this does answer the question rather well. As the author tells he's already using PuTTY, there's really high chances SFTP is supported by the server. Therefore, +1.– OlliOct 18, 2013 at 12:33
Midnight Commander mc gives you a TUI. You can run that after logging in with Putty.
(Note: the above isn't using Putty but shows what mc should look like in Putty)
answered Oct 4, 2011 at 22:57
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I use WebDrive. It can map SSH and FTP (among other protocols) to a Windows drive letter so you can use normal Windows tools like Windows Explorer to manage your remote files over SSH.
It's not free, but you can use it for 20 days to try it out.
answered Oct 18, 2013 at 2:34
I use MobaXterm, It includes different tools like SSH, VNC, FTP and a file explorer.
