The MWS machines were reinstalled so they all were
capable of dual-booting the two operating systems. The server
machine stores user files and supplies application
software and operating system updates to the client
machines. The server and clients are connected via
gigabit Ethernet and switches.
The Linux
systems make use of the University's LDAP server so usernames
and passwords are the same as those for the MWS system. Access
to the Linux system is restricted to students registered
on one of the Dept. of Earth and Ocean Sciences courses.
The Linux system was built with help from Alan
McCormack.
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