Compiling C++ Remotely with SSH on Windows XP

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This discussion focuses on compiling C++ files remotely using SSH on Windows XP. The recommended SSH client is PuTTY, specifically version 0.59, which supports SSH tunneling and can be run from a flash drive for portability. Additionally, WinSCP and FileZilla are suggested for secure file transfers. These tools facilitate remote compilation and file management in a school lab environment.

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  • Understanding of C++ programming
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  • Basic knowledge of Windows XP operating system
  • Experience with file transfer protocols (FTP/SFTP)
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  • Research remote compilation processes for C++ on Linux servers
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I would like to use SSH to compile my C++ files remotely in my school's lab. I have never done this before, but I understand that I need an SSH client.
So I looked at these:
http://www.openssh.com/windows.html

I am on Windows XP. Is there one you would recommend?
thanks.
 
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PuTTy http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/
(and you can run it off a flash drive, in case you have to use another computer).
PuTTy also supports ssh tunneling.
UPDATE: 2007-01-24 PuTTY 0.59 is released!

..and I use WinSCP and FileZilla for secure file transfers.
 
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