Lauffenburger:Computing

=Printers=

Adding a networked printer in windows

 * Find IP address on help menu of printer
 * In Windows
 * Start->printers->add a new printer
 * Select "local port", uncheck "automatically detect", click next
 * Select "create a new port", Select "tcp/ip port", click next
 * Put IP address of printer in ID - port is irrelevant
 * Choose appropriate printer driver
 * Finished

=Data Storage=

DVD backups

 * Lauffenburger lab has a 16x DVD+-rw, double layer (8x) external DVD drive that uses USB. Compatible with mac and windows

Installing DVD

 * Use disk1 of the DVD burner kit to install software
 * Takes approx. 15min to install

Burning DVD

 * Plug in power
 * Plug in USB
 * Turn DVD-RW drive on (Flip switch at back left corner)
 * Use Roxio menu to open DVD
 * Insert DVD
 * Push tray to close
 * Drag and drop files to roxio software
 * Eject disc - allow it to convert disc format for making it readable by standard DVD-ROM drives (say YES on the dialog box upon ejection)
 * Eject DVD-RW drive from USB port
 * Turn power off
 * Pack and return drive to computer room

=Personal Wiki=
 * Explore MIT Scripts to see all the different packages you can install
 * Use an ssh program to log into athena at the prompts:
 * athena% add scripts
 * athena% scripts-start

Useful FAQ's

 * Enable Math support in Your Wiki
 * Limiting Access

=Computer Room= See Lauffenburger:Computer Room.