compsoc1.kent.ac.uk is Compsoc's primary workstation and server.

Role

Unix Workstation / Server

Compsoc1 is a fully featured Debian GNU/Linux workstation and server. It has a full graphical environment for local and remote X users, and a full range of console applications. You can request an installation of extra software by contacting sysadmin@compsoc.co.uk.

All users get 500MB of space on the system, which is accessable via SSH/SCP/SFTP and Windows File Sharing (SMB).

Remote Access

Remote X

You can use a remote X-client to connect to compsoc1's desktop - such as Exceed (on Public PC desktops), or such as gdm/gfmflexiserver on GNU/Linux.

You can also use Compsoc-provided ThinClient machines in public rooms: there's currently one in SE105.

Remote Console Access

Compsoc1 runs an SSH server.

Remote File Server

You can access your home directory from remote by navigating to \\compsoc1 (windows) or smb://compsoc1 (linux)

IRC

Rather than using mIRC, you can use irssi or Rhapsody on compsoc1. irssi and Rhapsody are console/text-clients that you can run when connect to compsoc1 via SSH. It is recommended that you run them inside an application called "screen" which saves your session and keeps you connected.

Service Provision

Getting an account

To get a compsoc1 account (if you're a Compsoc member), mail the Secretary at secretary@compsoc.co.uk and ask; your account should be added within a week. If you're not a Compsoc member, e-mail secretary@compsoc.co.uk to join.

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