(new, 10 sept): Try using this step-by-step tutorial from PSU about how to setup/configure/rung XMing
You will need to install XMing (above), as well as PuTTY (below). An alternative to this is to install Cygwin (below)
Getting started with PuTTY
1. Download the program. It can by done by clicking on this link.
2. Install the program. Open the downloaded file and allow the installation to run.
3. Run PuTTY. From the start menu, select Portable PuTTY -> PuTTY.
4. Configuring your login. In the text box entitled "Host Name (or IP address)", type
[username]@ws1.kinsc-cluster.haverford.edu
Your [username] is likely the same as your email address (@haverford.edu) username (first initial followed by first seven letters of last name). Select "SSH" for your connection type (right under the text box just described).
5. Saving your settings. Since you are likely to log in to the same server repeatedly, save this as your default. Under "Saved Sessions", select "Default Settings" and then click "Save".
6. Logging in. Once the above has been completed, click "Open" at the bottom of the window. Enter your password when prompted.
Note:Your password should be the same as your email password. Also, text will not appear as you type your password in. Just type your password anyway and hit enter. That should log you in.
Possible problems: make sure you have an account, and your password is correct.
Getting started with Cygwin
1. Download the installer. Clicking this link will allow you to download the setup program ("setup.exe").
2. Run the installer. Run the file you just downloaded and accept all defaults.
3. Open a new shell. You can do this either by selecting Cygwin -> Cygwin Bash Shell from the start menu, or by going into the directory to which it was installed (C:/cygwin is the default) and open "Cygwin.bat".
4. SSH in to the server. Once your shell is open, type:
ssh -Y [username]@ws1.kinsc-cluster.haverford.edu
When prompted, enter your password. Your [username] is likely the same as your email address (@haverford.edu) username (first initial followed by first seven letters of last name).
Possible problems: if you cannot log in, make sure you typed "-Y" with a capital "Y". Also, make sure you have an account, and your password is correct.
After you get this working, next step is to try to edit a file. [http://h205.wikidot.com/how-to-edit-files]
