Introduction
- All our desktop machines run Linux
- Currently based on "Scientific Linux CERN 5.9" -- based on RedHat Enterprise 5
- The machine on your desk is not yours!
- Can be used remotely by other group members
- Might be running batch jobs
- Don't switch off when you go home
- Don't reboot -- report problems to the software team
- Don't run "screensavers" -- they waste CPU that others may be trying to use.
Next section: Getting Started