NIU Department of Mathematical Sciences

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Computer System Help

In all help documents the yelling boss indicates places which deserve special attention, and the dinosaur means that the topic is old and nearly obsolete.

Introduction to the system How is our network organized, obtaining accounts, etc.

Computer use policies - please read!

Form for new users - please fill it out

Common issues Topics of interest to all users - such as dialup, campus contacts, and so on

FAQ A collection of questions the users often ask

For the office staff Frequently used office procedures

For Unix users Topics specific to Unix

For Mac users Topics specific to Macs

For PC users Topics specific to DOS and Windows PCs

Network The Internet and the Web

Math packages Matlab, Maple, Mathematica, Magma, etc.

TeX and LaTeX Typesetting packages

Programming Compilers, libraries, languages

Report a problem On-line trouble report form (please search the documentation first!)