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| - | **Welcome to the Department of Astronomy** | + | ====== |
| This page is to serve as a quick start to getting started with computing in the astronomy department. If you have ANY questions, please send an email to the department ' | This page is to serve as a quick start to getting started with computing in the astronomy department. If you have ANY questions, please send an email to the department ' | ||
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| Zach and Jon are the only people in the department who have administrative privileges on the cluster. If there is any issues, they are the people to ask! | Zach and Jon are the only people in the department who have administrative privileges on the cluster. If there is any issues, they are the people to ask! | ||
| - | **Department provided computers** | + | |
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| The department has Linux boxes (that are on the astronomy cluster) to meet the need of students who might not have a computer or who desire a desktop. These desktops have CentOS 7 installed. If you need a department computer (or no longer need one) please email Zach and Jon via the issues email alias wit your request. | The department has Linux boxes (that are on the astronomy cluster) to meet the need of students who might not have a computer or who desire a desktop. These desktops have CentOS 7 installed. If you need a department computer (or no longer need one) please email Zach and Jon via the issues email alias wit your request. | ||
| - | **Personal Computers** | + | ====== |
| Of course, you are welcomed to bring your own laptop (or even desktop!) to the department. HOWEVER, do note that the department policy on assistance with computers is as follows: Zach and Jon are only responsible for the department computers which we have admin privileges on. For personal computers / laptops, the user is responsible. Zach and Jon will assist on a **best efforts** basis only. With understanding that our solution might be to "use the cluster" | Of course, you are welcomed to bring your own laptop (or even desktop!) to the department. HOWEVER, do note that the department policy on assistance with computers is as follows: Zach and Jon are only responsible for the department computers which we have admin privileges on. For personal computers / laptops, the user is responsible. Zach and Jon will assist on a **best efforts** basis only. With understanding that our solution might be to "use the cluster" | ||
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| + | If you bring a personal laptop (or desktop) you will have to register your computer via netreg.nmsu.edu. This is done by connecting your device to the web / wifi / Ethernet connection then navigate to netreg.nmsu.edu via a browser. Follow the prompts on screen. | ||
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| + | **This should be done by the user.** Jon and Zach can help if needed. | ||
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| + | **A note on ethernet ports**- not all ethernet ports are automatically enabled. If you need a port enabled, please contact Zach via the issues email alias. They will have to contact ICT to get these enabled. | ||
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