CSL: FAQs and Other Info

FAQs

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Users wishing to put their personal computers on the department network should consult the Trusted vs. Untrusted Computers guide; additionally users may request static IP addresses if required
Users may request administrative access to their department-provided desktop workstations, in order to install non-supported OSes or have greater control of their research projects
A General Linux FAQ is available as a guide to transition from Solaris to Linux on the desktop.
Users maintaining personal computers running the Windows XP/2000 operating systems are encouraged to enable automatic updates in order to enhance the Lab's network security.
Access to department filestystems and printers is available to users administering their own machines, running the either Windows or MacOS operating systems
Wireless access is no longer provided by the department, but users can learn how to register their wireless computers and other devices on the Duke network
Backups of personal PCs are available to department faculty
Certain Microsoft software titles are available to department users via the MSDN Academic Alliance