Is there such a thing as software that provides a graphical user interface to a Linux shell? I'm looking for an alternative to my Putty command line software.

Thanks.

not to a linux shell, but a linux x-windows desktop (even better huh? :)

Try search for VNC

ML

Thanks ML. However this seems to be a way of viewing a remote desktop. My problem is I'm remote from the server and do not have access to a graphical user interface at the server. Here's the writeup for VNC at Tucows:

This is a remote display system which allows you to view a desktop from anywhere on the Internet. It includes remote access from a server to a viewer with the exact desktop in full mode, customizable features for any connection on the server you create, and the ability to shut down and access the computer to unlock a locked system from the remote.

Am I just out of luck?

If VNC - remote desktop connection - is not what you need then I don't quite understand what you mean by "graphical user interface"
Will you explain more clearly what you need? You need to access the server's linux graphical user interface (X, KDE..) remotely? if so VNC is your choice. Or you want something that allows you to control your server interactively and remotely? how about web interface? if so try Webmin (free) or CPanel for $1400.

Since you're just like the vast majority of server admins out there (and here) who are thousands miles away from their server and have to go through SSH to control their box, there must be something that suits your needs. You just need to be clearer so that people can help you out. :)


ML

Originally posted by tedfeely
Is there such a thing as software that provides a graphical user interface to a Linux shell? I'm looking for an alternative to my Putty command line software.

Thanks.

search google for WinSCP ..

if you're running X you could always tunnel an x client through an ssh tunnel... :D

www.xmanager.com

But it is better to learn a little command line.

Thank you for your good ideas.

It seems as though winscp does just what I need. Here's the URL and summary description for others who might be interested:

http://winscp.vse.cz/eng/about.php

WinSCP can do all basic operations with files, such as copying and moving (to and from a remote computer). It also allows you to rename files and folders, create new folders, and change properties of files and folders.

Thanks, again.

Originally posted by tedfeely
Thank you for your good ideas.

It seems as though winscp does just what I need. Here's the URL and summary description for others who might be interested:

http://winscp.vse.cz/eng/about.php

WinSCP can do all basic operations with files, such as copying and moving (to and from a remote computer). It also allows you to rename files and folders, create new folders, and change properties of files and folders.

Thanks, again.


OK I thought you were looking for graphical replacement for putty WinSCP is not that. It is a graphical secure FTP like client only. You cannot run line commands from it, only move and copy files.

for ssh remotely... I would recommend to use command line :)