FAQ

Linux server

• How do I connect to the Linux server with the command line?
  • Run ssh user@csitrd.kutztown.edu where user is your Kutztown user ID (the first part of your email address).
• How do I copy a file to the Linux server with the command line?
  • Run scp <source file path> user@csitrd.kutztown.edu:~/<destination file path> where user is your Kutztown user ID (the first part of your email address).
• How do I copy a file from the Linux server with the command line?
  • Run scp user@csitrd.kutztown.edu:~/<source file path> <destination file path> where user is your Kutztown user ID (the first part of your email address).
• How do I set up a safe alias for removing files?
  • There is a file named .bashrc in your home directory. Add the following line to the end of that file: alias rm='rm -i'
• How do I extract a tarball on a Linux machine?
  • Run tar -xvf <filename> to extract it.