Programming Resources

• "Servers":
• All machines are name.cs.edinboro.edu
  • cslab100
  • cslab101
  • Both are running fedora 8
  • Both are running 32 bit operating systems.
  • Both are open to the "outside world" through ssh
  • cslab100 holds user files.
• cslab104
  • Sun Sparc
  • Running SunOS 5.9
• Lab Machines
  • Fedora 13
  • Running 64 bit operating systems.
• There are essentially two modes of access:
  • Sit in the labs and work
    • GUI environment.
    • But in the lab.
  • Remote access
    • NO GUI
• You are going to need to learn how to use three or four basic tools to get started:
  • A text editor allows you to place text into a file.
    • This is not a word processor.
    • Examples are :
      • Text based: joe, pico, emacs, vi
      • Gui: Kate
    • This is probably the place you will invest the most time/energy to learn to use.
    • This is the place you SHOULD invest time/energy to learn to use.
  • A compiler
    • This is GCC
    • We will talk about using it throughout your time here in CS.
  • The operating system
    • Linux, Windows, MacOSX, ...
    • This lets you start (execute, run) other programs.
    • This allows you to manage your files.
  • Possibly a Terminal Emulator
    • I suggest putty
    • This is a program that allows you to remotely access another computer.
  • An email client
    • Something with which to send email.
    • Probably a browser.
  • Possibly a secure ftp client
    • I use psftp
    • Others like winscp
• Here are three modes of operation:
  • In the lab
    • Start an editor (kate) to change your program
    • Start a terminal emulator
      • To run the compiler
      • To run your code
    • Use the GUI file browser interface to access files.
  • From home, using linux/OSX
    • Same as above
    • But you need to sftp you program to cslab100 when it is done
    • And compile and run it there at least once before you submit
  • From home, using the servers
    • Start a terminal emulator and ssh into cslab100
      • Use this to start an editor to change your program
    • Start a terminal emulator and ssh into cslab100
      • To run the compiler
      • To run your code
  • From home using other OS
    • Use an IDE (Integrated Development Environment) to develop your code.
    • But you need to sftp you program to cslab100 when it is done
    • And compile and run it there at least once before you submit
• Available IDEs
  • Microsoft visual c++
  • Code::Blocks
  • BloodshedSoftware
  • mingw
• How can I run LINUX at home?
  • Multiple machines (Linux will run reasonably on older machines)
  • Dual Boot
  • Virtual Box