Ask the System Manager
(Frequently Asked Questions)
by Thomas Wallis

General Questions:

• What kind of hardware does the CS Department have? Click here to find out.

• What are the names of the CS Deptartment UNIX machines? What does each do? Click here to find out.

• Who gets an account and how long is it good for?

• What are the UNIX System Rules ?

• What labs are available?

Printer Questions:

• What printers are generally available for student use? General info on printing here.

Modem Questions:

• What are the public access modem phone numbers ?

• What is a VT100? How is that different than Dial-Up Networking? Click here to find out.

• I use Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP/Vista. How about Windows dial-in ?

• I use a MacIntosh. How about MacIntosh dial-in ?

• What if I already have Internet at home? What do I need to do to connect to the WSU CS machines? Click here to find out.

• I have a cablemodem or DSL. How can I remotely log into the CS servers (remote shell, file transfer, etc.)? Why don't TELNET or FTP work anymore? Click here to find out.

• How can I get SLIP/PPP/Internet connectivity from at home?

Password and Account Questions:

• I forgot my password! What are my alternatives?

• How do I know if I have an account or not? Who can tell me? Click here to find out.

• I enrolled late and I don't have an account. How can I get one for my class? Click here to find out.

Disk Quota Questions:

• I am running out of disk quota. Click here for help.

Electronic Handing Questions:

Electronic handin is a system developed by the CS department for electronic submission of files directly to a grader or instructor, using LINUX. Click here for help.

LINUX Questions:

• I am thinking about running LINUX on my home machine. Click here for LINUX help.

• I would like printed documentation about LINUX in the CS Dept. Is there any manual available?

• I don't have a computer. Which computer should I buy to run LINUX and Windows?

• I have access to a LINUX machine with speakers (CS GTA offices, most lab machines). How can I use the built-in sound, CDROM, etc?

• I have access to a LINUX machine in my office or the labs. How can I use the floppy/CD-ROM/CD-RW/ZIP drive?

• Which LINUX Distribution should I use? Click here for more information.

• How do I get a modern Java working on my LINUX account? Click here for more information.

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