[nzlug] [OT] Looking for a phone that runs SSH

Howard howard-nzlug at fox.co.nz
Sun Sep 3 21:53:48 NZST 2006


Anthony Chapman said on 09/03/2006 03:08 PM:
> Can anyone suggest a mobile phone that can be used for remote admin of
> computers?
> 
> I'm looking for something that can connect to the internet and run a
> SSH client, preferably a GSM phone so that I don't have to switch
> networks. I've got a Windows box to look after too, so being able to
> run something like VNC would be a bonus (encrypted of course, using
> SSH or some kind of VPN).

I have putty on my Sony Ericsson P900.  It is not too hard to write 
commands on the touchscreen, but I only really use it in emergencies as 
I have a laptop and 3G datacard.  A phone with keyboard might be better 
for more common use.

Howard




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