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Introduction to the UF Astronomy Computing Environment

Table of Contents

I. Introduction to the UF Astronomy Computing Environment

II. Unix Concepts and Commands

The C Shell

Changing Your Password

Directory Structure

Useful File and Directory Related Commands

Processes and Jobs

Printing Commands

Text Editors

III. Disk Space, Quotas, and Tape Backups

IV. Electronic Mail, Remote Access, and Transferring Files

Electronic Mail

Remote Access

Transferring Files

V. Useful Applications

VI. Location of Printers and Printer Names

VII. Bringing Your Own Computer Equipment

VIII. Contacting the IT Staff