This comparison makes it clear why we will choose to use nano moving forward in this course. The following is a comparison table between the three editors: There are many other editors with built-in compilers (which is like an Auto-Correct for programming The best way to learn an editor (or programming for that matter) is to These editors are typically used from the command line, which means there is no There are several editors available on UNIX, which include:Įach has its own peculiarity but those who are familiar with MS Word may find nano a bit easier to use There are three programs available for us to use:ĭownload these programs from the course website under 'Helpful Resources' at the bottom of the page. Network protocol used to transfer computer files between a client and server on a computer network. To access your omega account requires using a file transfer protocol (FTP) program, which is a standard As a registered student for classes, you already have an omega account setup and available to you. One of the UNIX systems available to all UTA students is omega.uta, which is a campus-wide However, this is probably a rare opportunity for you to learn UNIX commandsĪnd the UNIX operating system, which is the de facto standard for internet server machines such as email,ĭownload a list of the common UNIX commands from the course website under 'Helpful Resources' at theīottom of the page. Theĭrawback is that the interface is CUI (character-based user interface), not GUI, and many of the UNIXĬommands are rather cryptic.
Omega.uta (campus-wide) which can be accessed from anywhere in the world via the internet.
The common method available to all the UTA students is to use SSH (secure socket shell).