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To use X11 port forwarding, Install Xming X Server for Windows first.
See instructions here
If X11 forwading is not needed (true for most cases), do not install it.
To install a ssh client e.g. putty, please follow this instruction
Linux platform and mac platform
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Transferring files between your desktop and gowonda cluster
Once you are on the system, have a look around. Your home directory is stored in:
/exports/home/<SNumber>
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