Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2002 17:39:38 +0000 (GMT) From: jason+freebsd@kanda.com To: Malan Joubert <malan_joubert@hotmail.com> Cc: freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: ftp dowloads via telnet downloads Message-ID: <20020215172253.G74394-100000@uk2.kanda-systems.net> In-Reply-To: <F241pRme1sdFqgC0i4V0001822f@hotmail.com>
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On Fri, 15 Feb 2002, Malan Joubert wrote:
> I have a remote FreeBSD box which I can access through telnet...
> I want to be able to download large files on it by sending it commands via
> telnet... Can this be done
> all that I can manage is to "get" the file while running ftp but then i've
> got to stay telneted or else it stops....
Hi,
Take a look at screen (/usr/ports/misc/screen) this allows you to close
your telnet session leaving any processes running and then re-attach when
your next online. You can even pickup where you left off from another
machine.
Its an essential utility if your remote admining from a modem dialup
connection.
The basics are Telnet/SSH in to your account then type:
screen -R -D
You should now be back at a prompt, this is working within screen. The
simplest way to test it out, is to run a command such as top, then close
your telnet window. Now log back into your remote host and type: screen
-R -D You should find your self back exactly where you where prior to
closing your telnet window.
Screen has some additional features that are very usefull, these include:
cut/copy/paste, terminal scroll back, a locking mode (password to unlock)
and also a virtual window capability to manage multiple telnet windows
with only one client open.
These additional features are controlled by using CTRL+A followed by
a single command character, a brief summary of the important commands are:
? = get screen help
d = dettach screen - you can re-attach by typing: screen -R -D
any processes, virtual windows will continue to run
c = create a new virtual window
<SPACE> = toggle through your open windows
0->9 = directly access a virtual window. Alot like CTRL+F1,F2 etc. from
the local console
k = kill/close the current virtual window
See the screen man page for more detailed information.
Jason.
>
> Any Ideas?
> Malan
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