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Log On to the UNIX System
Log on to the UNIX system as follows.
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Turn the PC on if it is not already on.
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Follow the instructions for logging in (Ctl-Alt-Del, typing in your
user
id and password).
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You are logged in to the PC when you see the Windows desktop, which
is a greenish screen with several icons (small pictures) on it.
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Use the mouse to click on the Start button in the lower lefthand
corner of the screen.
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Click on the Run option of the menu that pops up.
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Type: telnet linux.gl.umbc.edu in the text box that appears and
hit the Enter key or click on OK.
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You will then be asked to enter your user id and password.
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When you see the system prompt (linux1[#]%), you are logged
in to the UNIX system and ready to go!
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Use the xemacs Text Editor to Create an Autobiography
You will be using the xemacs text editor to create a file called
mybio.txt.
The file will contain a brief autobiography about you as follows:
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Begin by stating your name, major, and class standing (e.g., sophomore).
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Then write a paragraph or two telling me a little bit about yourself. Tell
me where you are from and why you chose UMBC for your education. Tell me
which programming languages you know, if any. Also, tell me which operating
systems you are familiar with, if any. I would also like to know why you
are taking this course. Do not leave out any of this information!
To create your autobiography file, do the following.
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Enter the xemacs editor by typing: xemacs -nw mybio.txt
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Simply type in the information specified above. Edit any mistakes using
the Delete key.
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Save your work by typing Ctl-x Ctl-s.
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Exit xemacs by typing Ctl-x Ctl-c.
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You will know that you have exited xemacs and are again talking to the
UNIX system if you see the linux1[#]% prompt.
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You can check that the file mybio.txt is in your directory by typing
the list command: ls
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Use the pine E-mail System to Send an E-mail
You are now going to use pine to send an e-mail to me that has
the mybio.txt file that you created as an attachment. You will also send
a carbon copy (cc) to our TA.
To accomplish this, do the following.
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Enter pine by typing: pine
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Type: c to compose a message.
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Next to To:, type: cpatel2@csee.umbc.edu
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Next to Cc:, type: dipesh1@umbc.edu
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Next to Attchmnt:, type: mybio.txt
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Next to Subject:, type: Autobiography for your name
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In the message area, type: Here is my autobiography! followed
by your name and CMSC 104, Section number.
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To send the e-mail, type Ctl-x and answer y
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Type: q to quit pine.
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You are done when you receive the system prompt of linux1[#]% back
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Log Off the UNIX System
When you are done with this exercise, you must log off both the UNIX
system and the PC.
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To log off of the UNIX system, type: logout
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Close telnet by clicking on the X in the upper righthand
corner of the telnet window.
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To log off of the PC, double click on the appropriate icon and confirm
that you do wish to log off.