Getting a file from a server with SSH

Hi,

I'm completely ignorant concerning Linux, but I have this problem. I'm accessing a linux-server through a SSH-client. I'm doing this as part of a college-project. Now there is a TXT-file (text.txt) wich I need to have on my machine (WinXP). Is there a command to donwload this file? Or perhaps to have it send to me?

I don't realy know anything about this, so keep it simple. And a big thank you in advance!

You need to check out scp (secure copy) which is part of ssh I believe. You'll need a ssh client for XP though. I use putty but don't know if it supports secure copy.

if the linux server is setup to use mail, probably the easiest way would be:

then you will receive it via email.

even easier, if it fits onto one screen (maximized putty window) - select everything with your mouse, open "notepad.exe", press control-v

for bigger files, you need scp, ftp (if a server is running), or netcat.