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1) Network connections

     a) Use “UO Secure” wifi
          -- login with Duckid (no @uoregon.edu)
     b) in Deschutes, bottom 4 ethernet jacks are live

2) Can access CS department file servers via SMB

     a) You need to be connected to UO Secure, or an ethernet wire, or UO VPN
     b) In Finder, select “Go”, then “Connect to Server”
         -- CS home directory is:  smb://acme.cs.uoregon.edu/homes
         -- CS class web pages are: smb://acme.cs.uoregon.edu/classweb
         -- CS research directories are: smb://acme.cs.uoregon.edu/research

3) The main CS process servers are:

     a) ix.cs.uoregon.edu
         -- used for long running processes
     b) ix-dev.cs.uoregon.edu
         -- used for software development
     c) hostium.cs.uoregon.edu
          -- standalone, limited security
          -- used for docker instances

4) Access to the CS process servers are via ssh:

     a) on OS-X use the "terminal" app
     b) on Windows use "Command Prompt"
     c) from there type "ssh {user}@ix.cs.uoregon.edu" where {user} is your CS login

5) You have a web page at: https://ix.cs.uoregon.edu/~{CS username}/

     -- the files are in ~/public_html on ix.cs.uoregon.edu

6) Help for CS department resources can typically be found at:

     --  https://systems.cs.uoregon.edu
     -- email to systems@cs.uoregon.edu

7) Installing Software on GE-T MacBook

     -- the university has approved software in the “Software Center” app
     -- systems staff may be able to install unsigned software

8) You do NOT get an email account in CS, you only have ssh and web access.