User Focus Group (UFG)

Windows 95/98 FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

UNDER CONSTRUCTION!

Updated Monthly


 

For the Small files to transfer (less than 100Mb), you have a zip drive.

If you have BIG HUGE Files (more than 100Mb) to transfer from Home to the Lab and reverse, we can transfer the files for you thanks to one machine equipped with a CD burner.

If you want to store some data on a CD, we can burn you a CD(s) as long as you bring your CDs.

When I start my box, how can I get Windows ?

You will have “Microsoft Windows 98” screen.

How do I log on to the Win95/98 Session?

You will have a new screen at that moment. Type in your Login, Password.

N.B.: You do not have to use the same login name and password that you have for your E-mail or UNIX –Account.

What kind of software is available on my Win95/98 Box?

Well, you have:

  1. Office 97 or MS Office2000
  2. Teraterm /Secure Shell (optionnal)
  3. Mirada:  Mulberry, aix, Telnet…
  4. WinZip 8.0 (part of Mirada Suite)
  5. Ftp Explorer or WSFTP light (part of Mirada Suite)
  6. Netscape 4.7x
  7. Explorer 5.0/5.5
  8. Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0
  9. Norton Antivirus 5.0 or 6.0
  10. QuickTime 4.0/5.0 (optional not installed)
  11. Real player
  12. Win amp (Reader for mp3 music format)

Where can I print from my “windows” Machine?

From Windows 95/98, you have two options. You can use the network printer without any problem or you can use a printer hooked up to your computer via a cable.

 

How do I request additional software on my Machine for my personal use?

You will need to fill out a ”Help Request Form”; give the location of your ”computer" (room numberPhone Number /E-mail), the software you request and for what purpose it is needed.

N.B.:  We need to have the approval of the department before installing it.

 

Where can I find the Help Request Form?

http://www.unm.edu/CFA/UserSupport/prob2s.html       not yet available

or Click here to get the form in Acrobat format

 

How can I secure my machine?

The policy is the following:

Two soft ware are available “Foolproof 95/98 or “Fortres 4.0”. These soft prevent people to install or remove soft without the owner's acknoledgement.  

Those software are running in the different labs.

How can I know what kind of tasks are running on my machine?

Hit Ctrl +Alt +Delete, you will then have a new screen where you have a “Task Manager” window.

              

It shows you the APPS running

        

Thus you can know which apps are running (or not responding), the processes and also the performance of your machine.

How do I reboot/restart my machine?

You have to hit “Shut Down” button on the start menu, you will then have a new screen:

           

Then, click on “Restart the computer” button, hit “Yes” or return.

How do I log out as a different user?

You have to hit “Log Off” button on the start menu, you will then have a new screen:

            

Then, click “Close all programs and log on as a different user” button, hit “Yes” or return.

 

Can I upload /download from LINUX to Win95/98 & NT and reverse?

On NT, FTP Explorer allows you to upload / download anything you want from 95/98& NT to UNIX / UNIX to 95/98&NT, (LINUX or AIX belong to the CIRT where you have your web page if you created one)

 
Connection window
 
Example of window

N.B.:    To transfer files:

            Don’t forget “chmod ”for your folder and also your files if you want your work be seen by your colleagues or guests.

For further information concerning how to create your own homepage go to:

www.unm.edu/~cgirard/web/webindex.htm

How Can I check my E-MAIL?

IMPORTANT: CIRT AND CFAHELP DO NOT SUPPORT MICROSOFT OUTLOOK .

You can check your E-mail from Netscape

Or

You can check your E-mail from Mulberry.

N.B.:  Free Mulberry classes are available for Faculty and staff.

Or

You can check your E-mail from NT thanks to Secure Shell (not Installed, waiting for the new version MIRADA)

           

N.B.:  WE STRONGLY SUGGEST PEOPLE TO USE Secure Shell and ALWAYS CLICK on SSH instead of Telnet (Telnet IS NOT A SECURE COMMUNICATION!!!)

 

How can I use the ZIP Drive?

Under NT it is like an extra drive and it is auto detected.

N.B.:  The floppy or ZIP have to be formatted in FAT16 to be readable for both operating systems NT& WINDOWS 95/98


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