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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
This page will (eventually) contain all the information needed to do work for [[EGR 103]], and perhaps other classes, using a computer not owned by Duke. The principles at play are: | This page will (eventually) contain all the information needed to do work for [[EGR 103]], and perhaps other classes, using a computer not owned by Duke. The principles at play are: | ||
| − | * None of this will cost money | + | * None of this will cost money. |
| − | * All files will still live on the Duke CIFS - and thus have the advantages of being visible to TAs and instructors and being backed up every 12 hours | + | * All files will still live on the Duke CIFS - and thus have the advantages of being visible to TAs and instructors and being backed up every 12 hours; however, this means you have to have a stable connection to the internet. |
| − | * You still need to know how to get work done on a Duke computer either if you don't have your own computer or something happens to yours | + | * You still need to know how to get work done on a Duke computer either if you don't have your own computer or something happens to yours. |
| + | This page was updated August 19, 2018, reflecting a few links OIT had moved. | ||
== One Time Items == | == One Time Items == | ||
=== Mounting your CIFS Space === | === Mounting your CIFS Space === | ||
| − | * Windows: See [https://oit.duke.edu/help/articles/cifs | + | For EGR 103 in Fall 2018, during the first lab you will mount your CIFS drive on one of the Windows machines and set permissions so that Dr. G and the TAs can access your space. Information about this is available at [[User:DukeEgr93/WindowsPermission | Windows Permission]]. You will only ever need to do that once. |
| − | * Mac: See [https://oit.duke.edu/help/articles/cifs | + | |
| + | On your own computer, if you want to mount the drive, you can follow the instructions at: | ||
| + | * Windows: See [https://oit.duke.edu/help/articles/cifs-how-connect-windows CIFS: How to Connect from Windows]. If you click the '''Reconnect at sign-in''' box, the drive should automatically be mounted each time you log in and are on the Duke system or connected to Duke through a VPN. | ||
| + | * Mac: See [https://oit.duke.edu/help/articles/cifs-how-connect-mac-os CIFS: How to connect from Mac OS] | ||
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=== Installing TeXworks === | === Installing TeXworks === | ||
| − | There are many LaTeX editors and processors out there. [https://www.tug.org/texworks/ TeXworks] works really well. | + | There are many LaTeX editors and processors out there. [https://www.tug.org/texworks/ TeXworks] works really well. |
| − | * Mac users: you will need to install [www.tug.org/mactex/ MacTeX] before running TeXworks. After that, to get TeXworks, in the Downloads section of [https://github.com/TeXworks/texworks/releases Releases], there is a '''.dmg''' file to set things up - download and open that. Copy the TeXworks icon into the Applications shortcut. To run | + | * Windows users: to install, go to [https://github.com/TeXworks/texworks/releases Releases] and get the latest release - in the Downloads section, there is a '''.exe''' file to set things up - download and run that. I allowed all the default settings during installation. |
| + | * Mac users: you will need to install [http://www.tug.org/mactex/ MacTeX] before running TeXworks. After that, to get TeXworks, in the Downloads section of [https://github.com/TeXworks/texworks/releases Releases], there is a '''.dmg''' file to set things up - download and open that. Copy the TeXworks icon into the Applications shortcut. To run TeXworks, you may need to hit the command button while starting it to let it run (or else you may get something about an unknown developer). | ||
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| + | === Installing Anaconda and Spyder === | ||
| + | For Windows, MAC, and Linux, go to the [https://www.anaconda.com/download/ Download Anaconda Distribution] page, pick the icon your your OS, and download the Python 3.6 version. The Anaconda install should automatically include the Spyder IDE among other things. | ||
=== Installing MATLAB === | === Installing MATLAB === | ||
| − | See [https:// | + | See [https://oit.duke.edu/help/articles/matlab-duke MATLAB at Duke]. In terms of things you *need* - for [[EGR 103]] MATLAB is sufficient. Simulink is a generally good idea, too. You will not need any of the other toolboxes for the class. |
== General Processes == | == General Processes == | ||
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* TeXworks will automatically produce a PDF file in the same folder as your tex file. | * TeXworks will automatically produce a PDF file in the same folder as your tex file. | ||
* To upload your document in Sakai, since your CIFS is mounted to your computer, you can use whatever browser you want on your computer to get to Sakai. | * To upload your document in Sakai, since your CIFS is mounted to your computer, you can use whatever browser you want on your computer to get to Sakai. | ||
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