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Re: SSH Was: Dynamic DNS



> > I agree 100%, SSH is a very good progam.
> > 
> > I've been using it for a couple years to connect into work from home,
> > and I highly recommend it!
> 
> at the risk of sounding like a TOTAL dufus, what does SSH stand for?

Secure SHell.
That's not a dumb question.  SSH is not as well known as some packages.

It's basically an encrypted remote-login/shell (telnet) package 
for better security when running over unsecure lines (internet).
It has other advantages too, like being able to run X-Windows
over the internet.

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Bruce Smith                bruce@armintl.com
System Administrator / Network Administrator
Armstrong International, Inc.
Three Rivers, Michigan  49093  USA
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