Linux - System Setup - Revision history

Jkinne at 22:24, 4 June 2026

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	This page is meant to help you get your computer ready to connect to the CS server.		This page is meant to help you get your computer ready to connect to the CS server. This page is in a series on [[Programming and CS - Getting Started]].

	=CS User Accounts=		=CS User Accounts=

Jkinne: /* Text Editor */

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Text Editor

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	* You might also choose to use an Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Those have a bit of a learning curve, but if you have used one before you can use it for CS coursework as well.		* You might also choose to use an Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Those have a bit of a learning curve, but if you have used one before you can use it for CS coursework as well.

	When starting a new text editor do an internet search for a tutorial to get you started; once you are comfortable with the basics do an internet search for a cheat sheet of keyboard shortcuts to help you remember them.		When starting to learn a new text editor do an internet search for a tutorial to get you started; once you are comfortable with the basics do an internet search for a cheat sheet of keyboard shortcuts to help you remember them.

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Sample HW

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	When starting a new text editor do an internet search for a tutorial to get you started; once you are comfortable with the basics do an internet search for a cheat sheet of keyboard shortcuts to help you remember them.		When starting a new text editor do an internet search for a tutorial to get you started; once you are comfortable with the basics do an internet search for a cheat sheet of keyboard shortcuts to help you remember them.

	~~=Sample HW=~~
	~~The following might be used by your instructor as part of a HW assignment to verify you have your computer setup properly.~~

	# Follow the steps above to setup your computer with a file transfer program, text editor, and terminal program. Make sure you are able to use the file transfer program and terminal programs to connect to your CS class account on the CS server.
	~~# Make sure you can open the text editor. Create a text file aboutMySystem.txt and put the following information.~~
	~~## Your name:~~
	~~## Your CS class account:~~
	~~## Operating System:~~
	~~## Text editor you are using:~~
	~~## File transfer program:~~
	~~## Did you have any difficulties in getting the programs setup? If yes, explain.~~
	# Create the following screen shots demonstrating that you have the programs installed on your system properly. Note - you can ask the internet how to take a screenshot (e.g., type in - how to screenshot on chromebook). For each screenshot, make the screenshot of your whole screen (so I can see which OS you are running on and the program open and connected).
	~~## textEditor.jpg - a screenshot that shows you editing the aboutMySystem.txt file with your text editor.~~
	~~## fileTransfer.jpg - a screenshot that shows you using the file transfer program to connect to the CS server with your CS class account.~~
	~~## terminal.jpg - a screenshot that shows you with the terminal program open and connected to the CS server with your CS class account.~~
	~~# Use the file transfer program to connect to the CS server with your CS class account.~~
	~~## While connected, create a new directory in your CS class account on the CS server. Name the new directory SystemSetup.~~
	~~## Transfer the files you just created (aboutMySystem.txt, textEditor.jpg, fileTransfer.jpg, terminal.jpg) into the SystemSetup directory in your CS class account on the server.~~

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GUI Programs X-Windows

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	When starting a new text editor do an internet search for a tutorial to get you started; once you are comfortable with the basics do an internet search for a cheat sheet of keyboard shortcuts to help you remember them.		When starting a new text editor do an internet search for a tutorial to get you started; once you are comfortable with the basics do an internet search for a cheat sheet of keyboard shortcuts to help you remember them.

	~~==GUI Programs X-Windows==~~
	To run a GUI program while connected to the server, you will need to be running an X11 client on your local computer and have it running when connect to the server. Some further details depending on your operating system.
	* MacOS - install [https://www.xquartz.org/ XQuartz] and run it.
	* Windows - install [https://x.cygwin.com/ Cygwin/X] ([https://x.cygwin.com/docs/ug/setup.html#setup-cygwin-x-installing installation]) and run it. Or, euse the [https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install Windows Subsystem for Linux] (WSL).
	* Linux - do not need to install anything extra.

	~~Once you have your X11 client installed, open it, and then connect to the CS server using the -Y switch in your ssh command: <pre>ssh -Y username@cs.indstate.edu</pre>~~

	~~To verify everything is working try running in your terminal xcalc: <pre>xcalc</pre>~~

	=Sample HW=		=Sample HW=

Jkinne at 22:14, 4 June 2026

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	This page is meant to help you get your computer ready to connect to the CS server.		This page is meant to help you get your computer ready to connect to the CS server.

	~~''Note - this page needs updating, was last updated in 2020.''~~

	=CS User Accounts=		=CS User Accounts=

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Backing up Files - Rsync

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	When starting a new text editor do an internet search for a tutorial to get you started; once you are comfortable with the basics do an internet search for a cheat sheet of keyboard shortcuts to help you remember them.		When starting a new text editor do an internet search for a tutorial to get you started; once you are comfortable with the basics do an internet search for a cheat sheet of keyboard shortcuts to help you remember them.

	~~==Backing up Files - Rsync==~~

	==GUI Programs X-Windows==		==GUI Programs X-Windows==

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Compilers/Interpreters

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	When starting a new text editor do an internet search for a tutorial to get you started; once you are comfortable with the basics do an internet search for a cheat sheet of keyboard shortcuts to help you remember them.		When starting a new text editor do an internet search for a tutorial to get you started; once you are comfortable with the basics do an internet search for a cheat sheet of keyboard shortcuts to help you remember them.

	~~==Compilers/Interpreters==~~

	~~===Python===~~

	~~===C/C++===~~

	==Backing up Files - Rsync==		==Backing up Files - Rsync==

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Other OS-Specific Notes

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	When starting a new text editor do an internet search for a tutorial to get you started; once you are comfortable with the basics do an internet search for a cheat sheet of keyboard shortcuts to help you remember them.		When starting a new text editor do an internet search for a tutorial to get you started; once you are comfortable with the basics do an internet search for a cheat sheet of keyboard shortcuts to help you remember them.

	~~==Other OS-Specific Notes==~~
	~~If you are using Windows and have Putty installed as your terminal program, it installs a text-based file transfer program as well - psftp - which you should be able to find in your list of programs.~~

	~~If you are using MacOS or Linux, a text-based file transfer program - sftp - is normally installed by default.~~

	~~In either case, new users often prefer to use graphical file transfer programs (those mentioned above).~~

	~~For the text-based sftp programs, the basic commands you will need.~~
	* ls, cd, pwd - show you the files on the server and change directories on the server.
	* lls, lcd, lpwd - show you the files on your computer and change directories on your computer.
	* put - send a file from your computer to the server (from your current directory on your computer, to the current directory on the server).
	* get - download a file from the server to your computer
	* quit

	==Compilers/Interpreters==		==Compilers/Interpreters==

Jkinne: /* Chromebook */

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Chromebook

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	When starting a new text editor do an internet search for a tutorial to get you started; once you are comfortable with the basics do an internet search for a cheat sheet of keyboard shortcuts to help you remember them.		When starting a new text editor do an internet search for a tutorial to get you started; once you are comfortable with the basics do an internet search for a cheat sheet of keyboard shortcuts to help you remember them.

	~~==Chromebook==~~
	On Chromebook you can choose whether to install apps and do all of your work connected to the CS server, or install Linux on your Chromebook and then use the instructions above on installing the programs.

	~~'''Using apps''' - Install the following apps.~~
	* ''Text Editor'' - [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/text/mmfbcljfglbokpmkimbfghdkjmjhdgbg?hl=en Text]
	* ''Terminal Program'' - [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/secure-shell-app/pnhechapfaindjhompbnflcldabbghjo Secure Shell]
	* ''File Transfer Program'' - use the builtin Files app along with the Secure Shell app, configure as follows.
	** Open the Files app.
	** Click on the triple-dots in the upper right of the Files app, click Add new service, click Secure Shell App.
	** On the Secure Shell App screen that comes up, enter your login information with cs.indstate.edu as the server and 22 as the port. Then click SFTP Mount.
	** Go back to the Files app and you will see LOGIN@cs.indstate.edu:22 as an option on the left.

	~~'''Linux (Beta) on Chromebook'''~~
	* Not all chromebooks allow installation of Linux (Beta). If this works then you will have Linux installed on your Chromebook and will be able to use any of the commands that you use on the CS server.
	* Follow [https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/9145439?hl=en instructions from google].
	* Note - installation could take a very long time (e.g., an hour or more). If installation fails you may need to select Remove Linux Beta and try again.
	* Once installation is complete you open a terminal using the Terminal app. To install the programs mentioned on this page follow the instructions above for Linux (using the APT package manager commands).
	* After the programs are installed you can open them by typing the command in the Terminal or by opening them as apps.

	'''Copy/paste''' - in either the Secure Shell app or the Terminal app, copy/paste as follows. To copy, simply select text with the mouse and it will be copied to the clipboard. To paste, do a triple-click (three finger click).

	==Other OS-Specific Notes==		==Other OS-Specific Notes==

Jkinne: /* Installing for Linux */

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Installing for Linux

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	When starting a new text editor do an internet search for a tutorial to get you started; once you are comfortable with the basics do an internet search for a cheat sheet of keyboard shortcuts to help you remember them.		When starting a new text editor do an internet search for a tutorial to get you started; once you are comfortable with the basics do an internet search for a cheat sheet of keyboard shortcuts to help you remember them.

	~~==Installing for Linux==~~
	Most Linux distributions have their own package management systems, with the programs mentioned on this page being installable via the package management system. There often is a graphical interface to the package management system, and there is normally a text-based interface - you type commands on the terminal to install packages.

	''Debian'', ''Ubuntu'', and related Linux distributions use the APT package manager, and you can install the programs mentioned on this page by entering the following commands in the terminal. Note that you will likely be asked in the terminal whether you want to install the package, you need to type Y and press enter.
	~~<pre>~~
	~~sudo apt update # makes sure APT has the latest information about packages available~~
	~~sudo apt install emacs~~
	~~sudo apt install kate~~
	~~sudo apt install gftp~~
	~~sudo apt install vim~~
	~~# Note - installing atom requires adding the repository where atom is kept~~
	~~wget -qO - https://packagecloud.io/AtomEditor/atom/gpgkey \| sudo apt-key add -~~
	~~sudo sh -c 'echo "deb [arch=amd64] https://packagecloud.io/AtomEditor/atom/any/ any main" > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/atom.list'~~
	~~sudo apt update~~
	~~sudo apt install atom~~
	~~</pre>~~
	''Other Linux distributions'' use different package managers. If you use a different Linux distribution and are unable to figure out how to install packages you can ask your instructor, your advisor, or the CS system administrator.

	~~After installing the above programs you can open them from the terminal (i.e., to open filezilla you type the command, filezilla). The programs may also appear in the graphical menu of programs.~~

	==Chromebook==		==Chromebook==