After registering in the course database, a UNIX account will be created for you in CSIT. Your password will be available from Bryan Carpenter. You can log in to the primary host for the coursework by telnet to:
sirah.csit.fsu.edu

If you want to change your password (strongly recommended), use the passwd command on sirah.

The host sirah is a Linux file server. There are two connected Sun systems: merlot.csit.fsu.edu and cabernet.csit.fsu.edu. All three share home directories etc. You may telnet or ftp to any of these three systems, and work on whichever you prefer. (Note that after changing your password on sirah, it may take some hours for the change to propagate to the other systems.)

If you have problems or forget your password, contact Bryan Carpenter.

You should find the basic Java commands (java, javac, etc) are immediately available in you accounts. Basic UNIX editors (vi, emacs) are available. Other software will be installed on an as-needed basis, as the course progresses.