How to Install PuTTY on Ubuntu (Linux)

Introduction

PuTTY is a popular SSH, Telnet, and serial client primarily designed for Windows. However, it can also be installed on Ubuntu Linux using the native package available in the repositories.

Step 1: Enable the Universe Repository

Before installing PuTTY, ensure the 'universe' repository is enabled. Open a terminal and run:

sudo add-apt-repository universe

Step 2: Update Package Lists

Update the package lists to ensure you have the latest version information:

sudo apt update

Step 3: Install PuTTY

Install PuTTY using the following command:

sudo apt install -y putty

Step 4: Verify PuTTY Installation

After installation, verify the PuTTY version to confirm it's installed correctly:

putty --version

Conclusion

By following these steps, you've successfully installed PuTTY on Ubuntu. You can now use PuTTY for SSH, Telnet, and serial connections. Explore its features further or refer to PuTTY's documentation for more advanced configurations.

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