Accessing Lab Software

In general, the LINC lab has software installed on both the Windows and Linux machines that are not available on the CACS machines.

Windows Machines

For the Windows machines, the list of software available can be found at this link.  It should be noted that what is listed as the 'standard' CACS build may not fully apply to the Swamp Machines; they have a slightly different installation list.
To access the programs, you will just need to invoke the start menu; no additional actions should be needed.

LINUX Machines

For the LINUX machines, there are two sets of additional software (both are listed HERE).  The software maintained by CACS admins should be accessible on any of the LINC Linux machines, with no additional effort, from the moment you log in.  Note, this software
The second set is software the is maintained by LINC.  This requires a one time modification by you.  The following are the steps needed to access this software.

• First, you need to log into one of the LINC Linux machines.
  
• Second, determine which Unix Shell you are running (see this PAGE for instructions).
• Your next steps will depend on what shell you utilize.

If you use CSH

• Open your .cshrc file.  It is located in your home Unix/Linux directory.
• Add, at the bottom, this line:

source /lincfs/LINC/software/linc.cshrc

• Save the file.
• You are now done.

If you use BASH

• Open your .bash_profile.  It is located in your home Unix/Linux directory
• Add, at the bottom, this line:

source /lincfs/LINC/software/linc.bas

• Save the file.
• You are now done.

If you are using some other Shell

Contact the Lab Manager.