Frequently asked questions

  • Account Information for New Users
  • Password and Login Questions
    - How can I change my password?
    - I need my password reset!
    - How long does my account stay active after graduation?
    - How can I change my login shell?
    - Problems with FTP
    - Problems with outgoing mail (SMTP)
  • Computer Purchase
    - I'm a new undergraduate student.  What computer should I buy?
  • COE Quota Issues
  • Email questions
    - Configuring your email client to use your COE email account
    - About COE WebMail
    - Forwarding your mail
    - Setting up an autoresponder
    - Mail quota issues
    - Empty INBOX
  • Dealing with Spam
    - What is spam? Who sends it?
    - What does the COE system do to block spam?
    - Using Spam Assassin to filter your remaining spam
  • Web-related Questions
    - How do I set up my home page on the COE web server?
    - How much space do I have for my COE home page? - How can I transfer files to my COE home page?
    - Using PHP on your COE web site
  • Course Directories
  • Software on the COE System
    - List of Available Software
    - Using Java Beanbox (BDK)
    - Using PHP on your COE web site
  • Mirror of UNIXhelp for Users
    Note: UNIXhelp is a general Unix reference, not specific to the COE system.