Unix/Linux Desktop Computer

How do I run jupyter remotely from my workstation?

If you want to run jupyter on a compute machine or cluster, but view it locally on your workstation:

1) From your workstation, open up a terminal window and ssh to the cluster:

$ ssh username@(apollo-login1|typhon-login1).sns.ias.edu

,where...

How do I change my system's default language?

Gnome 3 Classic
Gnome 3 Standard

Gnome 3 Classic

First thing you'll want to do is click on Applications on the top left corner and go to System Tools

Next click on settings inside System Tools (Settings) and a window will appear. Click on Region &...

How do I change my desktop environment?

The default Desktop Environment on our Springdale Linux workstations is Gnome 3 Classic. We also offer Gnome 3 Standard (Wayland) and Gnome 3 Standard (X11)

In order to switch desktop environments, at the login screen, enter your username.

From the...

How do I add a printer on Ubuntu?

Go to the top-left of your screen and click on "Activities". Then type "printers" in the "Type to search" field.

Click on printers (next to settings). Click on "Add Printer...".

Type in hostname.math.ias.edu. For example, if you want to add the s0d...

Logging into Member Office Computers

All computer systems in visiting scholar offices are equipped with Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Details about the computer systems in every School of Math Member office are available on the Member Office Computing Equipment page.

After turning on the...

How do I change my Keyboard to a different language?

If you are familiar with changing keyboard layouts on Gnome 2, it is very similar to how Gnome 3 changes the layout.

Gnome 2
Gnome 3 Classic
Gnome 3 Standard

Gnome 2

If you're using Gnome 3 scroll down past the next two pictures.
Find system and go to 'pr...

How can I show my desktop in Gnome 3?

You can create a keyboard shortcut to show your desktop. In the upper right-hand corner, click on your username, then select the System Settings icon (looks like tools). Then Click on Keyboard. On the left-hand side, select Navigation, then on the...

How do I mount a floppy or CD-ROM?

To use a floppy or CD-ROM, do the following:

1. Place the floppy disk in the floppy disk drive or CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
2. An icon of a floppy disk or CD-ROM should appear. Click the disk drive icon on the KDE or GNOME desktop to access the...

How do I change my shell?

At the command line, type:

chsh

You will be asked what you want your new shell to be:

New shell:[/bin/bash] Type, /bin/csh, then enter

You will be then asked for your password.

Changing shell for help Enter LDAP Password:

If your password succeeds...

Why can't I login to my workstation?

Sometimes, after a power outage, the workstations lose connectivity to the network. This prevents the machine from communicating with the authentication server as well as the central file server which housing home directories. Rebooting or...