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Getting Started in Mathematical Sciences

Getting Started in Mathematical Sciences

This document is a brief introduction to the computing environment in the Mathematical Sciences at The University of Iowa. Users should also read and comply with related university and CSG policy documents.

• Before Logging In
• Quick Start
  • Getting an Account
  • Starting a Session at the Console
  • Starting a Remote Session
  • Changing your Password
  • Logging Out
• How to Get Help
  • Local FAQ
  • Online Manual (man) Pages
  • Online Books
  • Creating and Maintaing Web Pages
  • CSG Information
  • The Request System
  • ITS Help Desk
  • Emergencies
• Basic UNIX
  • Software
  • Email
  • Printing
  • Shells and Shell Startup Files
  • Quota
• Advanced Topics
  • Electronically Submitting Coursework
  • Process Management
  • Floppy Drives
• Laboratories
  • Laboratory Overview
  • Getting into a Laboratory
• Microsoft Windows Information