**Remote Instance Request**
If you have not done so already, request a remote instance at: [[ https://nevada.formstack.com/forms/cse_remote_linux_desktop_request | FormStack ]]
**Remote Instance Setup**
If this Panel set up shows, select: **Use Default Config**, as it will probably be the most familiar.
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//To customize or setup your panel//
Right-click Desktop -> Applications -> Settings -> Panel
Add shortcuts/items through the Items tab
**Remote Instance Usage**
Open terminal: Right-click Desktop -> Open Terminal Here
**Linux Basics**
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```
# List files in directory
>ls
# Change current directory to Home (~)
>cd ~
# Change to a directory
>cd {directory}
# To cd to parent directory
>cd ..
# Creating a new directory
>mkdir {directory_name}
# Simple text editor in terminal:
>nano {filename}
To quit: **Ctrl+X** then N or Y to save the file associated
# Advanced text editor in terminal:
>vim {filename}
For help: >vimtutor
# If VIM is frozen use Ctrl+Q (Since Ctrl+S will make Vim appear as its frozen)
To quit: >Esc> then ":q" OR <Esc> then ":wq" to save
# GIT basics
## To create a new LOCAL repository:
>git init
## To add files to be staged for a commit:
>git add {files}
## Or to add all files in the current directory
>git add *
## To commit:
>git commit -m {message}
## To reset everything to last commit (before you comitted):
>git reset --hard
## To set a REMOTE repository
>git remote add origin {url}
## To push a commit to that remote origin:
>git push origin master
## To pull from remote origin:
>git pull origin master
```