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1. BMC Computer Science Computing Systems

In Computer Science Labs, we have set up our computers so that they can "dual-boot". That is, each computer can be started in Windows, or in Linux.

For many of the courses that you will take, we will use Linux. You may even want to use Linux and its programs to do your homework for other classes, or use it in your dormroom or at home.

To use Linux at BMC, you'll need a login ID and a password. To get those, ask for a form from your instructor.

1.1. Logging In

Once you have your ID, you now can do many things:

1.2. Creating Web Page on Bubo

  1. First, you'll need to login to one of the CS Lab computers, or ssh to bubo.brynmawr.edu. See BrynMawrRemoteAccess for more details on remote access.

  2. Then, you'll need to make a directory named 'html': 

[yourid@bubo yourid]$ mkdir html

  1. Next, make sure the directory has proper permissions: 

[yourid@bubo yourid]$ chmod a+rx html

  1. Next, you can make a file named index.html inside the public_html directory. You can use gedit, emacs, or many other editing programs. See BrynMawrFileEditing for more information on editing files.

1.3. Creating Web Page on Bubo (Using Dreamweaver)

An alternative to the above would be to use one of several web authoring software programs. Some of these programs even provide easy to use web site management tools and help you create pages with a consistent look and feel throughout all the web pages.

While it would require a much longer explanation of the details, it would be best to consult your instructor to get you started on identifying a specific piece of web authoring software. At Bryn Mawr, we do have licences for Dreamweaver. Dreamweaver allows you create and manage web sites in a wyswyg manner. You will need to create accessible web space (as above) in your linux account. Then, once you have defined and created a web page/site using Dreamweaver, you can configure Dreamweaver to upload your web page/site to your server. Again, check with your instructor for details.

1.4. Printing from CS Computers

All computers in CS currently print by default to the printer in Park 232. This printer is named Poblano. Methods of printing:

To print a text file in a nice format: 

enscript -2Gr filename

The -2Gr says: 

2 - two pages per piece of paper
G - with gaudy headers (filename)
r - rotate to landscape

Just print it: 

lpr filename

Or you can click on print from the file manager.