Computer Science Laboratory

Welcome to the Computer Science Laboratory (CSL) web pages! Our goal is to provide useful information to make your use of the CSL facilities more enjoyable, secure and productive. If you have any comments or suggestions, please let us know.

What's new:

  • Ten new linux cluster machines have been added. The machines all have 64GB of RAM, and dual,quad-core processors. 10/7/11
  • Matlab has been updated to 2011b. For more information on the new release see the Mathworks web site Matlab 2011b 9/21/11
  • The lectopia system has been replaced with panopto. You can access all of the CS content at compsci.capture.duke.edu. Some content is restricted to NetID login. If you have not changed your NetID password within the last year, you will need to do so in order for the new system to authenticate you. More information about panopto can be found at OIT's panopto site. 3/10/11
  • Information about options for forwarding e-mail have been updated. Please see: Forwarding E-mail & Filtering Spam with Procmail. 9/22/10
  • Instructions for accessing the CS file systems from a Mac have been updated. You can view the updated instructions here, MacOS X Filesharing. 8/25/10
  • Our annual machine upgrade will begin shortly. We will be upgrading any CS supported desktop to the latest release of Ubuntu. Also, we will be replacing many Optiplex 755 systems with new Optiplex 980 systems. For details on these new computers, please see the desktop computer list. 8/05/10
  • We are replacing the remaining HP 4350 network printers with HP P4015dn printers. Please see the printer list for updates. If you experience any issues, please report them to the lab staff; 8/05/10
  • Alert: There was a problem with a critical service on the mail server today. This problem has been corrected and all services should be functioning properly. Please report any additional issues you experience to the lab staff; 6/29/10
  • The machine that houses webmail experienced a power supply failure yesterday. It has been restored to service. Please contact the lab staff if you experience any issues; 6/29/10
  • As a reminder to faculty, due to recent changes in AT&T's usage policy, we have canceled our AT&T wireless accounts. Please see the mobile FAQ page for more information; 5/11/10
  • Note: Department members should be aware of possible issues resulting from the recent OIT migration to Microsoft Exchange; 5/27/10
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FAQ's and Additional CSL Documentation
Frequently Asked Questions, and some infrequently requested information.
Policies
Various policies on the use of CSL and departmental facilities.
Security Guidelines
How to work securely in the C.S. computing environment.
Facilities
Details about various hardware and software facilities of the CSL.
Computer Accounts
General information, policies, etc., concerning user accounts.
Other Documentation
Online manuals, references, tutorials, etc.
USENIX
Our library and online resources
System Updates
OIT network updates, Database editors, Web server stats, etc.
Submit a Request to the CSL Staff
This is only for system problems, or things that only a Systems Administrator could possibly help you with.
CSL Personnel
Who are these guys, anyway?     :-)