CSC 1051 Help Pages

CSC 1051 Help Pages

Table of Contents

Section 1 - Basic concepts you should know

Concepts - terms used to describe how we connect and transfer out work around (from home, dorm and across the globe).

Section 2 - Connecting to your Sun Account

Accessing and logging into your UNIX account - How to get to your UNIX account (personal workspace) from various locations.

From a Comp. Sci. Lab (M156 or M254)
From other campus locations Updated 9/4/97
From the outside world Updated 9/3/97

Transferring files to your Sun account - How to transfer files from across the Internet (including your dorm or home) to your Sun account.

Section 3 - Java, the language used in CSC1051/1052

Downloading and Setup - Here are directions for obtaining and installing the Java Developer's Kit (JDK) for your own PC.

Applications and Applets - Notes and information on creating Java applications and applets. An example compilation and execution is given.

Creating and running Java Applications (programs)
Creating and viewing Java Applets Updated 9/11/97

Java Related Resources - Below are links to some of the best Java resources on the Internet.

The Official Java Tutorial - A great reference for novice and advanced Java programmers.
JavaWorld E-Zine - An electronic magazine dedicated to Java programming, tools and news.
Gamelan - A source for Java applets and information.
Jars - The Java Applet Rating Service.
The Java Report Online - The online version of the very popular Java Report magazine

Section 4 - UNIX Commands

UNIX Commands - Some of the most common commands that you will use in the bourne shell. Many examples are included!

Section 5 - Other related information

VAX commands of note - Occasionally, you will need to access your Vax account. Here are a few commands to guide your direction.

Forwarding your email from the Vax to the Sun.