Hardware Information
The Computer Science Department hosts many servers for use with several different applications. In order to balence the needs of our users, servers are designated by both allowed usage and by the groups of users that are allowed to use them. Following is a list of our public servers and thier allowed usage.
| Server Name | Operating System | User Groups | Allowed Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| shell.cs.fsu.edu | Linux | C, M, F, G | G, E |
| quake.cs.fsu.edu | Linux | C, M, F, G | G, E |
| diablo.cs.fsu.edu | Linux | F, G | G, E |
| mail.cs.fsu.edu and mail2.cs.fsu.edu | Linux | C, M, F, G | E |
| program(1-4).cs.fsu.edu | Sun OS | C, M, F, G | P |
| linprog(1-8).cs.fsu.edu | Linux | C, M, F, G | P |
| dbsrv.cs.fsu.edu and dbsrv2.cs.fsu.edu | Linux | C, M, F, G | D(see notes) |
| www.cs.fsu.edu | Linux | F | W |
| ww2.cs.fsu.edu | Linux | C*, M, F, G | W |
| aurora(1-2).cs.fsu.edu | Linux | C, M, F, G | P |
* Only for students who are taking web design courses
| Abbreviation Legend | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| User Groups | Allowed Usage | ||
| Symbol | Meaning | Symbol | Meaning |
| C | Class Account | G | General Purpose |
| M | Majors Account | E | |
| G | Grad Account | P | Programming |
| F | Staff/Faculty Account | W | Web Development |
| D | Database Services | ||
NOTES:
- Accounts on ww2.cs.fsu.edu and dbsrv.cs.fsu.edu are not automatically generated when you create your account. These accounts are granted to students only when their class requires these resources to complete the class. See your instructor and information elsewhere on this website for more information.
- Email is allowed and enabled only on those servers noted here.
- Programming IS NOT ALLOWED on any server not designated for that purpose. The program and linprog servers have been set aside specifically for that purpose, so please use them.
Personal laptop recommendations
Please see this FAQ.