FAQ's about RCDE:
What is a "RCDE" Box?
"RCDE" is the abbreviation for Research Common Desktop
Environment
What is the specification of my "RCDE" box?
The RCDE boxes have:
- Motherboard "ASUS" Dual Processor with P II
450 MHz processor (only one CPU for the moment)
- Memory: 128Mb RAM PC100
- Video card: Matrox Millennium 8MB VRAM
- Hard disk: 6.3Gb (2.0Gb for NT; 4.2Gb for Linux)
- ZIP drive (100MB capacity)
- CD-ROM x 32
When I start my box, how can I switch between Windows
NT and Linux?
When you are under DOS (black screen), you will have "LILO
Boot:" written. At this point, you have two options:
- In order to boot on NT Session, type WIN + return
- In order to boot on LINUX Session, type LINUX + return
or just return
How do I log on to the NT Session?
You have to hit Ctrl + Alt + Delete. You will have a new screen
"NIS GINA" at that moment. Type in your Login, Password,
and be sure to be under NIS -Account. You have to use the
same login name and password that you have for your E-mail
or UNIX -Account.
What kind of software is available on my NT "RCDE"
Box?
- Linux
- Office 97, 2000
- Teraterm (Secure Shell)
- WinZip
- Ftp Explorer
- Gs tools
- Netscape
- Internet Explorer
- Macromedia Dreamweaver
- Microsoft FrontPage
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Premier
- Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0
- Iomega tools
- Norton Antivirus 5.0
- QuickTime
- Real player
Where can I print from my "RCDE" Box?
From NT & LINUX you are able to print to NETPRINT1 (front
desk) or NETPRINT2 (upstairs)
PLEASE, DO NOT PRINT 100-300 pages on NET PRINT1 (Front desk)
during peak hours. YOU ARE NOT THE ONLY ONE DOING WORK! MOREOVER
when you do not come to pick them up…
How do I request additional software on my "RCDE"
box for my personal use?
You will need to fill out a "Help Request Form";
give your "RCDE" box number, the software you request
and for what purpose it is needed.
How can I secure my machine?
Each time you leave alone your "RCDE" machine, you
MUST lock your machine!!!
In order to lock your machine: Hit Ctrl +Alt +Delete, you
will then have a new screen where you have to hit "Lock
Workstation" button.
To unlock your machine: Hit Ctrl +Alt +Delete; type your password
and return.
Why does my monitor sporadically go to black? Is it normal?
It is due to an auto demagnetization of the monitor plates.
It is just for your eye comfort.
How do I reboot my machine into LINUX mode?
You have to hit "Shut Down" button on the start
menu, you will then have a new screen. Then, click on "Restart
the computer" button, hit "Yes" or return.
How do I log out as a different user?
You have to hit "Shut Down" button on the start
menu, you will then have a new screen. Then, click "Close
all programs and log on as a different user" button,
hit "Yes" or return. PLEASE WAIT UNTIL IT IS TOTALLY
SHUT DOWN. REMEMBER THAT NT HAS A SIMILAR OPERATING SYSTEM
AS UNIX, SO YOU CANNOT TURN IT OFF LIKE WIN 95 OR WIN 98!!!!!
How can I log on to LINUX?
When you have a blue (cyan) background and a white window:
Type your login name and hit return,
Type your password and hit return
How can I switch from graphic mode to text mode and reverse?
- To go to text mode, type: Ctrl + Alt + F1 to F6
- To go back to graphic mode, type: Ctrl + Alt + F7
How do I close my Linux session? How Do I reboot my "RCDE"
box from LINUX to NT?
To shut down Linux Properly there are 3 steps:
1. Close all your applications and quit /close (for the lazy
"kill -9 -1") or logout with Ctrl + Alt + Backspace
2. Hit Ctrl + Alt + F1 to F6, You now have a black screen
and it is written "RCDE XX Login:"
3. Hit Ctrl + Alt + Delete; wait until it is rebooting.
Can I upload /download from LINUX to NT and reverse?
On NT, FTP Explorer allows you to upload / download anything
you want from NT to LINUX / LINUX to NT
N.B.: Use ACOMA or ARC to transfer files
Don't forget "chmod "for your folder and also your
files if you want your work be seen by your colleagues or
guests.
How can I check my E-MAIL?
You can check your E-mail from Netscape
Or
You can check your E-mail from NT thanks to Secure Shell
N.B.: WE STRONGLY SUGGEST PEOPLE TO USE Secure Shell and ALWAYS
CLICK on SSH instead of Telnet (Telnet IS NOT A SECURE COMMUNICATION!!!)
How can I use the ZIP Drive?
Under NT it is like an extra drive and it is auto detected
by NT
Under LINUX, you have to declare ("mount") the floppy
and/or the Zip drive.
- Type "mount/floppy" to mount the floppy drive
(only for LINUX),
- Type "mount/dosfloppy" to mount the floppy
drive (NT and LINUX),
- Type "mount/ZIP" to mount the ZIP drive (only
for LINUX),
- Type "mount/dosZIP" to mount the ZIP drive
(NT and LINUX),
- When you have finished: Type "umount/floppy"
or "umount/dosfloppy" or "umount/ZIP"
or "umount/dosZIP"
- N.B.: The floppy or ZIP have to be formatted in FAT16
to be readable for both operating systems
Can I change the resolution of my screen and the frequency?
On LINUX, 3 different configurations are available:
640 x 480
800 x 600
1024 x 768
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