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available_servers

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-08-25T14:19:11+00:00

Linux servers used by LSCE users Common sense reminders * You can do what you want on your local laptop/desktop (except get viruses) * Be very careful when you use remote interactive servers shared with other users * Others should not even notice that you(r processes) are there!

bios

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-06-30T07:27:57+00:00

BIOS, diagnostics and other start-up notes Crashed computer Check the Recovering from a Major Hardware or Windows 10 Crash section BIOS Determining the BIOS version The BIOS version is usually displayed quickly when a computer is booting, and when you are in the BIOS options screen You can also get the BIOS version when your operating system is running!

chrome

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2020-03-20T11:45:52+00:00

Chrome notes ...somewhereC:\Users\ C:\... Prerequisite * You must be able to see Windows' hidden folders in order to access the configuration directory * Displaying hidden folders on Windows 7 * Displaying hidden folders on Windows 10 * You must have started (and exited) Chrome at least once (in order to initialize the configuration files)

clonezilla

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2014-04-01T13:03:58+00:00

Clonezilla notes Official Clonezilla web site: Creating a Clonezilla boot USB stick Creating a full image of a disk Prerequisites * A clonezilla boot USB stick * External USB hard disk with a Clonezilla directory (or any name you choose) Steps

emacs_doc

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2025-12-03T16:16:27+00:00

Using the emacs text editor xkcd & Real Programmers TODO FIXME * Add a screenshot * One process, multiple windows (File => New Frame), multiple buffers * Emacs server... * Define some concepts: * frame, buffer, region * Parts of an emacs Frame (the graphical window or terminal screen occupied by Emacs is called

firefox

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-09-28T10:50:16+00:00

Firefox (FF) notes Thunderbird and Firefox on Linux The steps for moving/restoring the FF configuration directory are the same as the the Thunderbird steps, except that the location of the configuration directory is slightly different * TB configuration directory: * Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\\Application Data\Thunderbird

gparted

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2014-04-03T13:56:42+00:00

GParted notes ... Clonezilla Creating a gparted boot USB stick Choosing the partitions for a Windows 7 system Do not forget the following when choosing the new partitions * It's probably better to keep the Dell/HP hidden partitions even if you don't know what they are for (you may be able to reduce their size)

index

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-05-13T08:16:05+00:00

Technical and other useful information for LSCE users The real PMIP3 section of this wiki Information for newcomers * Getting started * For people in a hurry: If you really want to save time, read the full Getting started page several times. Otherwise read the pages below: * Using ssh, and Accessing the servers with ssh (LSCE, IPSL, computing centers)

lsce_cloud

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-01-18T09:14:22+00:00

Sharing data with sharebox, and synchronizing folders and computers with ownCloud There are several ways to use the LSCE cloud storage (aka sharebox). You should learn: * how to use sharebox manually for sharing some files, * then how to use ownCloud for synchronizing

misc_google

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-04-27T13:09:49+00:00

Misc Google (and smartphones) information * Google account Settings * Set up a recovery phone number or email address * Be ready to find a lost Android device * Find a Samsung phone ---------- [ PMIP3 Wiki Home ] - [ Help! ] - [ Wiki syntax ]

msata

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2014-04-03T14:11:15+00:00

mSATA notes DANGERNEVER...:-(IMPORTANT... What is mSATA? A mSATA disk is a small (e.g. 32 Gb) SSD disk that is installed on a machine in order to be used in combination with a regular (i.e. bigger) disk: * as a fast system disk * as a fast cache to accelerate the regular disk

putty_conf

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-08-05T17:28:26+00:00

Configuring and using PuTTY/Pageant PuTTY is a free and easy to use ssh client for Windows. You can use it to connect to your favorite remote Linux servers in text mode, and start remote graphical applications if you also have a running X server Installation Official web site:

ssh

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-08-07T14:36:32+00:00

Understanding and using ssh correctly Everything you always wanted to know about ssh, ssh keys, the passphrase and ssh agent, but were afraid to ask At least everything you need to know in order to work efficiently, without getting bored to death A quick introduction

thunderbird

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-05-13T08:40:28+00:00

Thunderbird (TB) notes ...somewhereC:\Users\ the location of the configuration directory is slightly different Thunderbird and Firefox on Linux Using TB for reading LSCE mail * You just have to add a new mail account to TB, using LSCE IMAP and SMTP server settings * Adding a LSCE account can be done before or after moving the TB folder Prerequisites Showing hidden directories

win7apps

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2018-03-13T14:18:13+00:00

Installing extra applications Enthought Canopy (python) Web & Download: Installing Canopy * The full version of Canopy is free for students and staff at degree-granting institutions. You just have to create an account and request an Academic license

win7config

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2020-01-08T09:45:36+00:00

Basic Windows 7 Configuration Using keyboard shortcuts You can save some time by learning Windows keyboard shortcuts Creating folder shortcuts on the desktop After following the migration instructions, you should have most of your files in 2 different folders: * DATA FOLDER: \Users\

win7install

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2014-04-04T10:27:42+00:00

Installing Windows 7 Pro create a disk image Prerequisites * A machine with a pre-installed Win 7 that has never been booted * ... or a Win 7 installation DVD, a licence number * if possible, a DVD with the specific drivers of the machine Basic installation steps

win7maintain

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2016-03-01T15:02:22+00:00

Keeping your Win7 machine clean and up-to-date Software updates Symantec Endpoint Protection NO... * To perform a complete update, click on the Symantec shield icon in the right part of the taskbar, and the click on LiveUpdate * You can also click on Rechercher les menaces and then start a quick

win7migrate

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-01-13T17:47:49+00:00

Migrating to a new Windows (7 or 10) computer Planning ahead You need to move your personal files, the applications you use and, when possible, the settings of the applications. So it's best to prepare the (future) migration when... you arrive on your new computer! You never know when you have to move. Maybe you will have to move earlier than you think just because your computer (or maybe just a disk) crashes.

win7misc

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2016-10-06T12:36:50+00:00

Miscellaneous notes Keyboard shortcuts for Windows (7 and others) * * Using a standard (PC) keyboard on a mac * Windows Update FAQ * * There is a link at the end to download the Windows Update Troubleshooter that you can …

win7towin10

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-03-01T08:35:39+00:00

Upgrading a HP computer from Windows 7 to Windows 10 Other Windows 10 related notes HP computers: Using the HP Cloud Recovery Download Tool Prerequisites * Find the serial number of your computer, it may be useful later * A computer that has a Windows 10 license but was bought with Windows 7 pro installed (the Windows 7 downgrade

win10_syncback

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2020-04-29T14:38:10+00:00

Using SyncBack What is SyncBack? SyncBack is one of the many backup programs available for Microsoft Windows. You can use the SyncBack family of products to backup, synchronize, and restore data files. The SyncBackFree version should be enough for easily mirroring directories, or groups of directories to an external disk

win10_wsl_1

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-12T12:25:39+00:00

Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), and Ubuntu Other Windows 10 related notes WSL v1 WSL 2Windows 10 v20041903 and 1909 versions differences between WSL1 and WSL2 What is WSL ? Useful reading: * Have a look at the beginning of the Windows Subsystem for Linux Documentation for a quick WSL description on the Microsoft site * Read What is WSL on the Ubuntu site * There is more useful information on the

win10apps

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-08-20T09:07:14+00:00

Installing extra applications for Windows 10 Other Windows 10 related notes Misc notes * You don't have to install all the applications mentioned of this page! Just pick the ones you need * The listed applications are not in alphabetical order. They are sometimes grouped by

win10config

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-09-13T14:12:32+00:00

LSCE Windows 10 Configuration (recommended by JYP) Other Windows 10 related notes Accessing the Windows Settings The easiest way to access the main Windows Settings panel is to press the special Windows key on the keyboard and the I key: Win + I This is same thing as clicking on the Windows

win10crash

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-05-13T08:31:41+00:00

Recovering from a Major Hardware/Software (Windows or Linux) PC Crash Other Windows 10 related notes * If you have problems, you should get in touch with the LSCE system administrators (referenced below as your favorite IT people) and bring them your desktop/laptop, if you are not too far from LSCE. Otherwise, you can try to use the information on this page

win10maintain

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-03-07T10:08:29+00:00

Keeping your Windows 10 computer clean and up-to-date Other Windows 10 related notes Freeing up space and cleaning the computer * Freeing up drive space in Windows 10 * Follow the steps listed in Free up space with Storage Sense (Storage Sense <=> l'Assistant de Stockage) * Some options, like removing the previous version of Windows (

win10misc

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-05-31T13:44:02+00:00

Windows 10 Miscellaneous notes Other Windows 10 related notes Windows documentation Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile Windows 10 versions * Windows 10 release information: Microsoft web site and wikipedia * Updating Windows 10 MBR vs GPT, Legacy vs UEFI * UEFI = Unified Extensible Firmware Interface * ESP = EFI System Partition * GPT = GUID partition table *

win10reinstall

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T07:30:32+00:00

Re-installing Windows 10 after a major crash Other Windows 10 related notes Make sure that you have tried all the options listed in Recovering from a Major Windows 10 Crash before re-installing Windows 10 HP computers: Using the HP Cloud Recovery Download Tool After a major crash or system problem (e.g. system thread exception not handled), you will get the Windows 10 BSOD (

win10wsl

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-12-06T13:24:26+00:00

Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL 2), and Ubuntu Other Windows 10 related notes JYP is still working on this page! Some content may be out of date, or still related to WSL 1 * What is described on this page was tested with WSL 2. WSL 2 is available in Windows 11 or Windows 10, Version 1903, Build 18362 or later * You can also check JYP's

wincli

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2025-09-18T09:35:40+00:00

Windows Command Line notes This pages lists useful things that can be done by typing commands on a Windows computer! Notes: * All Windows commands * Commands can be typed in a cmd, Windows PowerShell or, better, in a Windows Terminal! * pipe (|) and redirection * Using command redirection operators *

x_conf

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2024-07-10T08:54:04+00:00

Installing and configuring an X server This detailed and easy-to-understand page will help you set up things correctly on your own, and help you understand what you are doing Or you can ask somebody to quickly configure everything for you, and keep on believing that things work by magic