FAQ

Linux server

• How do I connect to the Linux server with the command line?

  • Run ssh user@acad.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@acad.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@acad.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.

• Where are the files for course located?

  • The files are located on the Linux server at the path:

    /export/home/public/schwesin/cpsc548