How to access terminal?

[clgarren]

Is there a way to access a terminal window from the console? I found the wiki section, which says to "access the HDA directly." Does that mean from a computer on my network? Or do I need to hook up a monitor and keyboard to the server? I have "advanced settings" checked, but can't find a terminal option anywhere. Thanks.

[bigfoot65]

There are several options here. You could install the Shell in a Box application which will provide terminal access from your web browser.

You can also follow the key-based SSH logins tutorial and use Putty. Many users follow this method when they don't have a keyboard and monitor hooked up to their HDA.

The open terminal as root may help as well.

[reezin68]

I would also recommend Shell in a Box,works great.I've only used it on 7 though.Will try is out on 8 this weekend.

[clgarren]

Thank you for these suggestions. Shellinabox and Putty both allow me to open a terminal window, so I'm good. The source of my original confusion was in the third suggestion. Under my Apps tab, there is no "system" option. I have advanced settings checked. Is there anything else I'm missing?

[bigfoot65]

Under my Apps tab, there is no "system" option.

Not sure what you are looking for here. Can you explain what you are trying to do?

[clgarren]

The "Open Terminal as Root" Wiki page you linked to above says:

"Sometimes, you'll be asked to open a Terminal window, and become root.

To do that, on the HDA itself, go in the Applications menu, and select System > Terminal."

Maybe I'm looking at the wrong Applications menu, I don't know. Anyway, that's what prompted by original inquiry.

[bigfoot65]

To do that, on the HDA itself, go in the Applications menu, and select System > Terminal."

Ah I see now. That is outdated info. That is if you are running a Desktop version for the HDA which is no longer supported.

Amahi 7 and 8 are headless so that won't work. Ignore that part and I will have to update the wiki.