[Discuss] fedora /Linux installation confusion

[jonathan]

He is the individual who wrote the programme so no security problems
but he lives in New Brunswick.
I have no idea what a command line is but thanks for the advice.
cheers
jonathan


On 8/2/07, Jeremy Kiffiak <takodono at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Jonathan,
>
> First let me say I agree with Lloyd that opening up your system to a
> stranger is a major security concern.
>
> Having said that, if you are still interested in installing an SSH
> server on your system you can do the following from the command line:
>
> "yum install openssh-server"
>
> Jeremy
>
>
> On 2-Aug-07, at 1:31 PM, jonathan wrote:
>
> > thanks for response Lloyd.
> > my problem is I simply dont know how to install it myself
> > jonathan
> >
> >
> > On 8/2/07, Lloyd Budd <foolswisdom at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> On 8/2/07, jonathan <beaudazzler at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>> To anyone that can help.
> >>> I have installed a Fedora on my laptop to act as server for a games
> >>> demonstration.
> >>> The individual from whom I purchased the Backgammon programme now
> >>> on a
> >> C/D
> >>> informs me that in order for him to install this programme
> >>> remotely I
> >> need
> >>> an SSH CLIENT.and I have no idea what this is.
> >>> Can anyone help me with either the SSHCLIENT  question or even an
> >>> actual
> >>> installation of this backgammon game CD.
> >>> There may be somebody who has some games software experience
> >>> which would
> >> be
> >>> of tremendous help as I am a complete novice here.
> >>> I play expert Backgammon but have very little knowledge of technical
> >>> expertise.
> >>> I will surely appreciate any assistance or alternatively I can
> >>> attend
> >> the
> >>> next meeting and bring my laptop and CD with me.
> >>> All responses are appreciated
> >>> jonathan bennetts
> >>
> >> Hello Jonathan,
> >>
> >> In order for him to install it remotely, you need an ssh server,
> >> openssh-server, but you may not want to do that, because even with
> >> technical expertise there are a lot of security considerations and
> >> you
> >> have to modify your firewall and let the remote connection through.
> >>
> >> What is the problem you are having installing it?
> >>
> >> Regards,
> >> --
> >> I can't grow without light,
> >> Lloyd
> >> http://foolswisdom.com/
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> >
> >
> > --
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