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Utilities
These programs perform essential tasks within an UNIX environment, such as e-mail, File Transfer Protocol (ftp), and word processing. Some basic information about UNIX is provided here aswell.

AFS

A filesystem that enables co-operating hosts (clients and servers) to efficiently share filesystem resources across both local area and wide area networks

Ghostview
Ghostscript

PC-based programs for easily viewing Postscript files.

PINE

A Program for Internet News & Email - a tool for reading, sending, and managing electronic messages.

SSH

Provides same function as Telnet with far better security.

TIN

A threaded NNTP and spool based UseNet newsreader for a variety of platforms

Unix

A powerful file management system used on all acpub computers.

WS-FTP

Allows Windows users to move files between computers with appropriate security for the Internet.

X-win

Gives viewer ability to view UNIX graphics on a Windows system.

Last updated: 1/7/2001 by Michael R. Gustafson II (mrg@duke.edu)