FAQs for Department of Physics Computing Resources

Eventually we'll format this page to look nice and pretty. Until that time, it is more important that we at least make the information available. In the meanwhile, if you think we should add a topic to this list, please let us know.

Obtaining a departmental account

Changing my password (including expired passwords)

Email FAQs

Creating your Personal Webpage

Printing in Dept of Physics

Basic Network Settings for Physics Building (including wireless)

Backing up Office and Lab computers

Linux FAQs     (all of these faqs are .pdf documents)

Basics of using a console (ssh) interface

Connecting to Io from a Windows ssh program

Connecting to Io from another unix computer using ssh

Using a USB drive with Linux

Licensed Software available for Physics computers

Connecting to Wireless Routers on Campus

Links for Room Reservations for Office Staff

Dealing with virii on a PC