Windows at the Department of Geosciences

Windows is an important desktop OS at the department, along with Linux.

Programs

In addition to a host of standard scientific tools like Matlab, Minitab and R
we offer these geo-specific packages:

• ArcGIS
• PCI Geomatica
• GM-SYS
• Hampson-Russel software
• Cross-site link: UNIX programs

New machine

• How to order a new computer
• Reinstallation procedures at geofag
• Info on laptop ownership

External links

• Connect to UIO from home using VPN
• Wlan (wireless access)

User help

• Text-only UNIX interface: SSH to log on to UNIX
• How to configure X-Win32 8.1(UNIX on your PC)
• How to set the firewall to allow ping requests.
• Windows login problems
• Installed programs in the computerlabs
• How to mount network disks
• How do licenses work?
• Department disk structure
• Mounting printers in Windows
• How to use the CanoScan4200F scanner (Zeb/ITlab).
• How to access UiO resources when off-site