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03-07-2009 01:34 PM
this question isn't really about how to set it up but how ssh works on mac os x. i cant enter a user name when using the built in client on os x and can find much out there that helps. does anyone here even use macs?
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03-07-2009 02:52 PM
MacOS X uses OpenSSH. There are manpages installed which can give you some usage help:
$ man ssh
To pass a username to SSH, use either the -l option, or the '@' notation. For example:
ssh -l jclarke 10.1.1.1
Or:
ssh jclarke@10.1.1.1
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03-07-2009 10:56 PM
Yes.
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03-08-2009 09:00 AM
there seems to be a limitation with the built in ssh client when it comes to complex name such as the use use of "$name$" does anyone know how to get it to accept these complex names.
and just to note i have been using the -l command

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03-08-2009 10:44 AM
You need to use quotes and '\':
ssh -l "\$name\$" 10.1.1.1
