UNIX Computing Environments
Remote Computing Facility
This service is always available, but requires secure terminal access or remote display; console access is not allowed.
The remote computing facility hosts 35 computer systems in two classes:
Terman Engineering Center
This public computer lab is located in rooms 102–104 of the Terman Engineering Center. It is administered by the School of Engineering and shares console operating hours with the Engineering Library, also located in Terman; remote users may connect at any time. Print services are available at this location.
Regular Hours
Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Friday, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sunday, 2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Intersession Hours
Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Summer Hours
Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The Terman lab hosts 35 computer systems in a single class:
| Name | No. of Computers | Model | OS | Processor | RAM | Disk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pod.stanford.edu | 35 | Dell Precision 390 | Ubuntu GNU/Linux | 1 x 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo (dual-core) | 2 GB | 5 GB swap, 20 GB temp |
Gates Computer Science
This public computer lab is located in room B08 of Gates Computer Science. It administered by the School of Engineering and is always open to all users, but physical access is protected by a card reader; console users may be required to swipe their University ID card to obtain access. Remote users may connect at any time. Print services are available at this location.
The Gates lab hosts 29 computer systems in a single class:
| Name | No. of Computers | Model | OS | Processor | RAM | Disk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| myth.stanford.edu | 29 | Dell Precision | Ubuntu GNU/Linux | 2 x 3 GHz Xeon | 1 GB | 2 GB swap, 66 GB temp |
