1.0 Introduction: The Department of Statistics Computer
Network
The department computer system consists of roughly 150 Unix Workstations,
Xterminals, PCs, and Macs scattered through out Griffin-Floyd and McCarty
C Halls, as well as the Communicore building at the Health Science Center,
and Children's Medical Services Building.
The department's systems are interconnected via UFNet and HealthNet. UFNet
is in turn connected to the Internet, which provides international access
to computer systems, electronic mail facilities, and databases around the
world. We are not alone.
The computers throughout the Department provide a level of connectivity
that allow users to seamlessly retrieve and manipulate personal files from
any seat within the department. With a few notable exceptions, the system
provides platform independent access to available programs, which means
you should be able to run everything from anywhere. This system is constantly
being updated and enhanced to provide the highest level of support available
(within budgetary constraints).
In order to help users utilize this system to their advantage, this
course has been designed to provide a brief overview of some of the most
basic features available on this system and to instruct the user in the
basic workings of the department computer system. It is designed for both
the first time user and those new to a Unix (Solaris specifically) computing
environment. No previous experience is necessary or expected, but it'll
get you through the boring parts a little faster.
If you have previous experience with Unix, this course will provide you
with specific information about the local system. It is not designed to
be a training course for Unix in general, nor is a knowledge of Unix in
general considered an appropriate substitute.
With this in mind. . .