UNIX Documentation at Stanford
Introduction
Most of the UNIX work on campus is done onsite or remotely on the shared UNIX workstations. Anyone with a Regular or Sponsored SUNetID can use these systems. The Cardinal, Tree, and Junior compute servers provide additional computing power to the Labs and Clusters, but they can only be reached by remote connection. Cardinal is best used for email and reading newsgroups.
Note: The Consulting Desk on the second floor of Sweet Hall ceased operation July 1st, 2004. You can obtain UNIX help from the UNIX documentation section below or if you have a question, from HelpSU.
UNIX Documentation at Stanford
EMACS Reference Sheet
The basic commands for EMACS, a UNIX text editor.
UNIX Systems
Software
A large index, with links, of the UNIX software available at Stanford.
Usage Policies
Eligibility, use of, and policies for using the UNIX computers.
Logging in
Secure Terminal Access and remote log in information.
Pico Reference Sheet
Basic commands for Pico, the default UNIX text editor.
Pine: Frequently Asked Questions
How to use Pine, the UNIX mail program.
Setting Your Terminal Type
How to set your terminal to type vt100.
SUNet ID Passwords
Suggestions and rules for passwords and how to change your password.
UNIX Command Summary
Basic shell, file, directory, and print commands
X Window System: Getting Started
Basic instructions for using the graphical X window software on the UNIX
machines.
X11 for Mac and Windows and VNC for Windows
Remote display of the UNIX workstations for Mac (OS 10) and Windows.
Resources
The Computing and Communication site has a complete list of software, sites, and technology tools available on campus.
Social Science Data and Software (SSDS) SPSS, SAS, and statistical and mathematics software for UNIX.
Remote access to Stanford: Helpful information about modem, DSL, or commercial ISP connections.
Information about the AFS online disk storage system at Stanford.
Help
File a HelpSU ticket. Anytime you have a problem with Stanford UNIX software, or can't find something you want to use, please file a HelpSU ticket. We also accept software bug reports.
