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Linux
Issues related to the Linux operating system; everything from administration and installation to basic commands and directory tree. There are many ways to run get started using Linux, from having a complete Linux workstation, remotely accessing a Linux workstation via ssh or vnc, running a Linux virtual machine, or booting a Linux system from a USB drive.
Troubleshooting with Linux
Follow the links in this topic to easily diagnose and trouble shoot any prolem with your linux operating system.
Quick Links
New Linux System
There is a standard procedure and installation configuration that should be followed when a person in Atmospheric Science sets up a new Linux system. However, a lot of systems will have non-standard configuration requests which should be noted on the department's computer system configuration page.
Installing & Configuring New Hardware
Follow the links on this page to easy install your new hardware to your existing linux system
Customizing Your Linux Environment
Follow the links on this page to easily customize your linux environment
Password Free Remote LogIn
Follow the links on this page to configure a password free remote log-in to a frequently accessed Linux machine
Linux Command Reference Guides
Here are a few websites that have good reference guides on how to navigate around linux only using the command line:
Here are a couple good reference guides on using vi (These will also work in vim/gvim):