Physics Intranet computing:general

Systems Announcements

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:40:41 -0600

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Disposal of Computer Equipment

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 22:39:55 -0600

Disposal of Computer Equipment Obsolete/unwanted computer equipment may be placed on the marked table outside room 481 (4th floor of south wing). Send an email message to net@physics.umn.edu to let us know what you've left there, and we'll arrange disposal.

General Computing Topics

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 22:44:07 -0600

Purchasing Computer Equipment

Fri, 22 May 2009 19:54:46 -0600

Computer Equipment Vendors PC desktop computers We are happy to assist with your computer equipment purchases. You are welcome to discuss your needs with us, and we can provide advice and facilitate purchasing and computer setup for you. For Windows and Linux workstations, we currently recommend this system from the Dell Techmart web site:

File storage in Physics

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 22:43:03 -0600

Storage on Physics Server Most people with a Physics account can connect to their Physics home directory from Windows or Mac computers. We can also set up group or project directories for shared access. For steps on how to connect to your home or other shared directories, see How to map a network drive in Windows.

Surplus Computer Hardware

Fri, 22 May 2009 20:07:43 -0600

This hardware is available for use anywhere within the physics department (for university-related use, not personal - the equipment does still remain university property). Email to find out more. As well as the items in the list, we sometimes have spare systems (usually Pentium-4) installed with the Physics linux distribution. Please ask if interested.