FastX

This application has recently been released, and has not been tested across all University services. We currently recommend this only for use with connection to Computer Science systems.

Version:

3.2.32

Description:

Client for connecting Windows, Macintosh, Apple's iPad or Linux workstations to Linux and Unix application hosts.

Operating System:

Windows

macOS

Linux

Availability

Licensed for:

Brown Community

License Managed:

Yes

Keyed:

License Text:

For use by Brown University faculty, staff and students

Requirements

Windows 10, 11

Mac OS X 11 or later

Linux

Uninstall any earlier versions of this software prior to installing the new version.

Be sure to close all applications and verify that your operating system meets the system requirements.

Vendor Links

StarNet Communications

Connectivity Help

Windows Installation Instructions (click to expand)

Download FastX using the link provided.
Install FastX by double-clicking on install_fastx3.2.32.exe.
Accept the default options to complete the installation.

macOS Installation Instructions (click to expand)

Using the link provided, download the FastX client for Mac.
Double click the FastX disk image to mount it.
Drag and drop the FastX.app into the /Applications folder.

Linux Installation Instructions (click to expand)

Using the link provided, download the FastX client for Linux.
Follow the on-screen installation instructions, selecting the default options.
The first time you start FastX, you will be prompted to Activate.

Information For:

Brown University

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