> Anyway, it was relatively simple to google putty and then invoke it over
> the internet. I was never locked out.

Yes but that isn't buying you any security since there is no
authentication before encryption.  That initial query where PuTTY
asks you if you want to trust your Linux server's key is the
weak link.

OTOH, I suppose if you memorized your own Linux server's fingerprint
maybe you're ok.

Chris
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