General FAQ
What labs are there?
How do I request access to a Lab?
How do I learn more about Unix systems?
How do I get help?
What labs are there?
There is a computer lab in REH 107. The Virtual Desktop system can provide a Linux Lab desktop to just about any computer that is connected to the Internet.
How do I request access to a Lab?
Students registered for Computer Science and Engineering courses will have logins created for them (if they don't already have one). Other students should send requests for logins to help@cs.newpaltz.edu.
How do I learn more about Unix systems?
Below are some useful links to get started.
http://www.unix-manuals.com
http://www.ee.surrey.ac.uk/Teaching/Unix
http://users.actcom.co.il/~choo/lupg/tutorials
How do I get help?
Manual pages provide comprehensive information about Unix systems.
For example,
man ls
gives description as well as possible options available in List command.
Info pages may also provide more detailed information.
For example,
pinfo ls