FSU

System orientation, 2011-01-03

Where do I find answers?

The first place to go is

http://system.cs.fsu.edu

Registering for an account

ssh newacct@shell.cs.fsu.edu

[n.b. --> you will be asked for a password twice; each time, answer ``newacct''. ]

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                  %%    Florida State University    %%
                  %%       Account Generator        %%
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     Welcome to the Computer Science Department Account Generator.

               * ** *** **** ATTENTION **** *** ** *

   Any attempt to use this account generator by persons not authorized
   to have a CS account is a violation of state and federal law.

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   If authorized, an account will be created based on your answers to
   the following questions.  Please enter your full first and last
   names when prompted. Do not use short forms of names or nicknames.

Enter your first name: Test
Enter your last name: User

Acceptable Usage Policy

Please note:

Help Keep Computer Science Secure

Resources: Machines to know about

Don't program except on the programming machines. Also, websrv2 does not provide your CS home directory.

Machine Type Users Provides
diablo linux faculty, grads email and general use
shell linux undergrads,class email and general use
program1 solaris all programming
program2 solaris all programming
program3 solaris all programming
program4 solaris all programming
linprog1 linux all programming
linprog2 linux all programming
linprog3 linux all programming
linprog4 linux all programming
websrv2 linux undergrads,grads,class web services
diablo linux faculty, grads email and general use
quake linux faculty, grads email and general use

Printers

Grad students have a 500 page limit per semester; TAs and RAs can request another 500 pages of quota with permission of their supervisor. Also, you can check how many pages you have printed at http://print.cs.fsu.edu

Printer Queue Location Users
majors LOV006 (Majors lab) Anyone
grad LOV104A (Grad lab) Faculty, staff, grads
srv2 MCH202 Students using 202
lov203 LOV203 Faculty, staff, grads

mail.cs.fsu.edu and email

Wireless access

The CS department provides wireless access in both the LOV and the MCH buildings. Also, you can find more information about campus-wide wireless at

http://helpdesk.fsu.edu/internet/wireless/index.cfm

However, note that FSUWIN is run ``in the clear'' and is not secure

To use the CS department wireless, submit a work ticket with your MAC information at

http://system.cs.fsu.edu/helpdesk

and then follow the VPN set-up information at

http://system.cs.fsu.edu/selfhelp/vpninfo/index.php

Microsoft Developer Network Academic Alliance

As a member of the Alliance, the CS Department receives the following benefits:

Products included in MSDNAA

In summary