Logging In

The login procedure for Mathematics Department computers varies depending on the type of computer you are using. Most of the faculty/graduate students offices have Linux machines, while administrative users have Windows. In the public terminal rooms Hill 601 and Hill 531, there are both Linux and Microsoft Windows PCs. Typically you will find these computers in one of the following states:

Windows Login Screen

1. Type CTRL+ALT+DEL if it says to in the message window.
2. Now enter the username and password associated with this specific computer.

• Note : All machines, however, are authenticated through the network. If you do not know the username and password please email help@math.rutgers.edu for more details.

Linux Login Screen

1. Type in your username (math account), and hit Enter.
2. Now type in your password (which is not shown on the screen, for security reasons) and hit Enter.

• Note : Your default Window Manager (a.k.a. session) is GNOME. If you want to use something else, like KDE, you can change it by clicking the "Session" button while on the login screen, or by using the Desktop Switching Tool (switchdesk) once you are logged in. There are other choices of windows managers as well. If you do not have a math account presently, please visit Risa Hynes in Hill Rm.322, or send e-mail to help@math.rutgers.edu.