Computing Labs
Note: To change password or perform other tasks
within Linux, or to learn more about the system,
visit the . The page includes
a search you can use to find information about your
topic.
Linux Lab User Agreement (PDF)
CS Linux Lab, cis 237
The Linux Lab includes 21 Linux workstations along with an instructor's machine connected to an overhead projector. All workstations are connected to the Linux servers and to the campus network.
The lab machines require a valid username and password to log on. These are not the same as the campus or email names and passwords鈥攖he Linux servers form a separate network (although attached to the campus net) and require a different set of usernames and passwords. This information is distributed by instructors or by the Linux Lab administrator, Lisa Schermerhorn in CIS 240A.To acquire an account, students must sign the user agreement (see the sidebar at the right). Download it, sign it, and return to your instructor or to Lisa.
Other CS Linux Machine, CIS 111, CIS 243, & CIS 342
There are CS Linux, machines for student use, in the following locations:CIS 111 鈥� Tech Tower of CISCIS 243 鈥� Student Lounge on the 2nd floor of CIS, in the North Wing.CIS 342 鈥� Student Lounge on the 3rd floor of CIS, in the North Wing.
The MCS Linux Lab - Harder Hall 207
Note: To change password or perform other tasks within Linux, or to learn more about the system, follow the link to the Linux Lab HomePage at the right. The page includes a "cloud" of topics. Use your mouse to rotate the cloud to the desired topic (like "password") and click on it.
The lab was constructed during the summer of 2005 and includes 20 Linux workstations
along with an instructor's machine connected to an overhead projector. All workstations
are connected to the Linux servers and to the campus network. Students can access
their personal folders on Datastor.
The lab machines require a valid username and password to log on. These are not the
same as the campus or e-mail names and passwords - since the Linux servers form a
separate network (although attached to the campus net) and require a different set
of usernames and passwords. This information is distributed by instructors or by the
Linux Lab administrator, Lisa Schermerhorn (lscherme@skidmore.edu) in HH208.
To acquire an account, students must sign the user agreement (see the sidebar at the
right). Download it, sign it, and return to your instructor or to Lisa.
The MCS Linux Lab - Harder Hall 207
Note: To change password or perform other tasks within Linux, or to learn more about the system, follow the link to the Linux Lab HomePage at the right. The page includes a "cloud" of topics. Use your mouse to rotate the cloud to the desired topic (like "password") and click on it.
The lab was constructed during the summer of 2005 and includes 20 Linux workstations
along with an instructor's machine connected to an overhead projector. All workstations
are connected to the Linux servers and to the campus network. Students can access
their personal folders on Datastor.
The lab machines require a valid username and password to log on. These are not the
same as the campus or e-mail names and passwords - since the Linux servers form a
separate network (although attached to the campus net) and require a different set
of usernames and passwords. This information is distributed by instructors or by the
Linux Lab administrator, Lisa Schermerhorn (lscherme@skidmore.edu) in HH208.
To acquire an account, students must sign the user agreement (see the sidebar at the
right). Download it, sign it, and return to your instructor or to Lisa.