FAQ for Computer Science Labs
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Athena
Q- How do I log in to Athena?
A- Use Remote Desktop (Start-> Programs-> Accessories-> Communication-> Remote Desktop). The Computer text box should be set to athena.cs.weber.edu:53243. If you want to access data from the local computer on Athena, you will need to click Options-> Local Resources and make sure the Disk Drives box is checked.
Icarus
Q- How do I log into Icarus?
A- There are two ways you can use a ssh client like Putty or use the web ssh interface at icarus.cs.weber.edu.
Q- How do I change my password on Icarus / Unix systems?
A- You log into the machine bring up a terminal window and use the command yppasswd to change your password.
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Sunblades
Q- What path do I need to get gcc and java working on the sunblades?
A- gcc needs the path /opt/csw/gcc3/bin and java is stored in /java/bin/sparcv9. You can load these paths in your .bashrc file by adding the line PATH=$PATH:/java/bin/sparcv9:/opt/csw/gcc3/bin.