When you are logged in to a Unix system such as Rivanna, MobaXterm will utilize the Unix X11 convention for cut and paste. This can be slow, especially off Grounds, so for extensive work with graphical applications you may prefer FastX. For example, to edit a simple text file using gedit, type Remember to type an ampersand (&) at the end of the command. You can run individual X11 (graphical) applications simply by starting them.

MobaXterm by default automatically allows X11 to pass through ssh no special options are required when you log in. You can double click files on the remote host and they will open if the appropriate application is found on your local computer. When you start an ssh session, MobaXterm will automatically start an sftp session with a file browser. You can prevent premature ssh timeouts by accessing Settings->SSH and making sure the box labeled “SSH keepalive” is checked. SSH key authentication is also supported. Remember to connect to with your Eservices username and password. When you start MobaXterm you can create a new session, restart a saved one, or attach to an existing one. Select the “Home” version, “Installer” edition, To download MobaXterm, click the link below.

Some other tools included are a simple text editor with syntax coloring and several useful Unix utlities such as cd, ls, grep, and others, so that you can run a lightweight Linux environment on your local machine as well as use it to log in to a remote system. It bundles a tabbed ssh client, a graphical drag-and-drop sftp client, and an X11 window server for Windows, all in one easy-to-use package. MobaXterm is the recommended login tool for Windows users.

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