====== Getting started with linux ======

  * Download and install virtual box - https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads
  * Download and install xubuntu - http://xubuntu.org/getxubuntu/


===== Commands =====

==== SSH ====

SSH into a host with a USERNAME and PORT.

<code>
ssh USERNAME@HOSTNAME -p PORT
</code>

Example

<code>
ssh kluong@wiliki.eng.hawaii.edu -p 22
</code>

==== Dynamic Forwarding ====

Dynamically forward traffic through port 5050 on hostname with a port:

<code>
ssh -D 5050 USER@HOSTNAME -p PORT
</code>

Make sure you configure your browser to use a SOCKS5 proxy.



==== Running Rails ====

Running a server with port XXXX.

<code>
rails s -p XXXX 
</code>