Windows users:
- SecureCRT - an SSH client (necessary to access CSIL remotely) - download a 30-day trial version, and/or explore the site to learn about student licenses.
- PuTTY - a free Win32 Telnet/SSH Client (with fewer features than SecureCRT).
- WinSCP - to transfer files between computers (e.g., upload to CSIL account from personal computer); also integrates with PuTTy.
- MinGW - ("Minimalist GNU for Windows") includes g++, gdb, make and other useful tools for programmers.
- emacs for Windows - even slicker than most UNIX versions.
Mac users:
- Xcode - download site for Mac OS X developer software. By the way, no need to use the Xcode IDE - instead, after installing Xcode, just open a "Terminal" window and use the usual Gnu tools like gcc, g++, gdb, make, and so on.
- Also notice your Terminal is a Unix shell (probably
bash). You havessh,scp, and other networking tools built in for communicating remotely with CSIL.Everybody:
- COLLABORATE - Instructional Labs. Remote access to CSIL is available on most lab computers.
Engineering undergraduate students should visit their Undergraduate Studies Office for general counseling matters, including progress checks.