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5. Usage hints

5.5: Can I run GAP remotely?

It is possible to run GAP remotely. Usually this can be done via an ssh connection. (On Windows one can use, e.g., PuTTY.)

Since GAP uses standard text terminals as user interface, the remote usage is very similar to the usage on a local machine.

The answers to some further questions give some hints to make such work more comfortable and efficient:

• 5.1: How can I customize GAP
• 5.2: How can I avoid excessive output?
• 5.3: How can I stop excessive output?
• 5.6: Why should I use the "screen" program?