Introduction Learn exactly what the Linux Project is all about and how it benefits you.

• File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
  FTP is the user interface to the Internet standard File Transfer Protocol. The program allows a user to transfer files to and from a remote network site.
  
  The Linux desktops are preloaded with the FTP client, gFTP. gFTP can be used to transfer your files from the Alpha 3 server, the Linux server, or your home machine. The console version of FTP is also available for those who are familiar with the command prompt environment.
   
• Secure Shell (SSH)
  SSH client is a program for logging into a remote machine and for executing commands on a remote machine. It is intended to replace rlogin and rsh, and provide secure encrypted communications between two untrusted hosts over an insecure network. X11 connections and arbitrary TCP/IP ports can also be forwarded over the secure channel.

The Linux desktop provides tools such as

• Pine
  Pine is a screen oriented message handling tool. In its default configuration, Pine offers an intentionally limited set of functions geared toward the novice user, but it also has a growing list of optional "poweruser" and personal reference features.
  
  Pine can be configured to connect to the FSU email server via IMAP. This will allow you to send and receive e-mails from a terminal window. Click here for more information on configuring Pine.
   
• gFTP
  gFTP is a multi-protocol file transfer program for X Windows and the console. It features support for the FTP, SSH, HTTP, and local file system protocols, simultaneous downloads, resuming of interrupted file transfers, file transfer queues, downloading of entire directories, FTP and HTTP proxy support, remote directory caching, bookmarks menu, stop button and many more features.
   
• Mozilla
  The Mozilla application suite is a sophisticated set of Internet client software that integrates a web browser,  an e-mail program and news reader, and a chat client. It is open-source software designed for standards compliance, performance, and portability. It was derived from Netscape Communicator.
   
• Programming Compilers and Tools
  There are several compilers, interpreters, and tools available on the Linux desktops, including C, C++, Java, Perl, Common Lisp, Prolog, Fortran, and Awk.