Recommended parameters for Linux machines:

Hardware:

· should be on RedHat's compatibility list and be Ix86 based

These versions of the Operating System are recommended:

· RedHat 9.0

· RedHat 8.0

· RedHat 7.3

The following e-mail clients are recommended:

· Pine

The following web browsers are recommended:

· Mozilla

· Netscape 4.76 and up

The following applications software are commonly used in the department:

· gftp client

· bash, tcsh, csh

· lpr printing direct to printer

· NFS, NIS clients

· TeX

· LabView (iQUEST has a site license for instructional use)

· StarOffice

· ssh client

· Mathematica 4.x (department participates in volume purchase agreement)

· X-Windows (from RedHat CD)

· Desktop environments, Gnome, KDE, fvwm

· Ghostscript

· Corporate Time (campus provides licenses for employee use)