Getting a remote terminal

chomito44 · 08-06-2013, 03:39 PM

I used to be able to get a remote terminal, but now I can't find it, where is it?

michaelk · 08-06-2013, 08:49 PM

Welcome to LinuxQuestions.

You need to help us out just a bit more. What linux distribution/version are you running?
What do you mean by remote terminal?

TRUNoise · 08-07-2013, 06:24 AM

As Michaelk said, we need more information to fully help you. Things like the form below would help greatly.

OS:
Version:

So for example Ubuntu 13.04,

OS: Ubuntu
Version: 13.04

Now, as you're wondering how to get a remote terminal, I'm going to give you the two options; 1, SSH and 2, local terminal.
To use SSH, you must download a SSH server for example OpenSSH and tinker with it a bit, port forward, etc. then login with Putty or some sort of terminal on another machine.

For a local terminal, hold Ctrl + Alt then press T.

chomito44 · 08-07-2013, 06:31 PM

Thnk you for both replies to my inquiry, I don't linux installed in my pc @ the moment but I am trying to continue learning while I am outside like at the public library, and at one time, somehow I was able to obtain a remote account with a temporary linux virtual terminal but now I can't find it anymore, that's my problem. Any suggestions?

michaelk · 08-08-2013, 08:36 AM

Without knowing the specifications of your PC I might suggest running a live CD or USB version if you are unwilling to install anything.

I've never used them so I can not provide any sort of rating.
http://simpleshell.com/
http://aruljohn.com/freeshell/

szboardstretcher · 08-08-2013, 09:29 AM

Ask your library for information on how to log into their system if you are allowed to do so. They will help you.