Another SSH client on Windows

Cal Leeming [Simplicity Media Ltd] cal.leeming at simplicitymedialtd.co.uk
Mon Dec 10 02:21:28 EST 2012


Also, the built-in xming stuff looks pretty awesome - though sadly I can't
try it out as I haven't got any servers running X.

Cal

On Sun, Dec 9, 2012 at 3:19 PM, Cal Leeming [Simplicity Media Ltd] <
cal.leeming at simplicitymedialtd.co.uk> wrote:

> Hi Ivan,
>
> Here is the negative feedback;
>
> * No support for pageant keys..
> * No support for PPK keys (putty)
> * "upload a file / download a file etc" does not default to the directory
> you are currently in on the shell (this would be a *really* neat feature)
> * Doesn't have as many hidden features as putty (tunnelling etc)
> * Really thick border around the shell window in non maximized mode is
> very off-putting (nearly twice as thick as putty)
> * No 'true' full screen (i.e. full screen that gets rid of the title bar,
> and puts you into no distractions mode).
> * "manage public key" does not offer ability to manage multiple keys
> * Opening too many tabs will result in "LIBSSH2_ERROR_CHANNEL_FAILURE"
> * Tabs will only connect to the same server.. being able to have tabs
> across multiple servers is a must.
>
> Here is a positive feedback;
>
> * The idea of "set up public key auth and do not ask for pw again" is
> pretty neat, I like this :)
> * "manage public key" is really quite nice..
> * The tabs windows are really nice
>
> The thing this is *really* missing (imho) is "drag/drop upload support".
> For example, you cd into a directory on the shell, you drag a file into the
> window, and it uploads the file into that directory for you. For years I've
> been saying how awesome it would be if putty had this feature.
>
> Although there is more negative than positive, I *really* quite like this
> product and I think it's got a lot of potential.
>
> Keep up the good work, I look forward to seeing your next release (please
> do put me on your mailing list for release announcements)
>
> Cal
>
> On Sun, Dec 9, 2012 at 1:51 PM, Ivan Shcherbakov <ivan at sysprogs.com>wrote:
>
>> Dear All,
>>
>>
>>
>> I just wanted to announce another free SSH client on Windows capable of
>> working with OpenSSH.
>>
>> The too is called SmarTTY and is available via
>> http://smartty.sysprogs.com/
>>
>>
>>
>> Could you guys please reference it at the Win32 alternatives page
>> (http://www.openssh.org/windows.html)?
>>
>>
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> Ivan Shcherbakov
>>
>>
>>
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