[nzlug] [OT] Looking for a phone that runs SSH
Hadley Rich
nzlug at nice.net.nz
Sun Sep 3 21:58:01 NZST 2006
On Sunday 03 September 2006 21:53, Howard wrote:
> 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.
I use TuSSH on the Treo 650 for emergency stuff. Although it's a 320x320
screen you don't really get much real estate to work with unless you use a
ridiculously small font-size.
hads
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