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Local help and configuration detailsThis page gives information on the configuration of local computer systems. Backups
Outlining the automatic backup routines employed on the Linux workstations - what is backed up, what is not, how, where to, and how to recover files.
Tape drives
How to backup your own files, using the tape drives around the division.
Condor
Information about the Condor cluster software that we run on all the Division PCs.
IDL tips
Important tips on using the Research Systems IDL program on the local machines.
Microsoft Office
Information on how to read Microsoft Office documents on the Linux systems.
Connecting laptops to the LAN
Conditions for connection of laptops to the network
SSH with PuTTY
How to use the Windows SSH client, PuTTY.
KDE
Some notes on the local KDE setup.
Web and FTP servers
Putting information onto the local web and FTP servers.
Printers
Details of the printers located around the Division.
CD and DVD recorders
How to write a CD-R or DVD-R.
Unix help
A gentle introduction to Unix which may be helpful to some. Comprehensive help is also available by clicking on the help button on the KDE toolbar.
Other software
Information about various other useful packages installed on the ARC computers.
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