Local help and configuration details

This 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

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.

Last updated Wednesday January 18, 2006