Computers and computer usage at the CEU

Presently there are four public Computer Labs available for MA students, all located at the basement level. There are several other rooms equipped with computers for PhD students accross the University main campus.

In the Dormitory the there are two Labs on the first floor (Hungarian numbering). You go by elevator, or by foot (preferably), please go through the revolving door. The labs are on both sides of the corridor.

Both in the main campus and in the Dormitory there are several free wifi hot spots. Please look for the Laptop area signs.

Etiquette in the computer labs:

• do not leave your computer unattended
• log out when you leave
• do not tell your login name and password to anyone
• do not bring in food and/or drink into the labs
• do not change the settings of the computer, don't try to download and install programs from the Internet as you may violate license rules
• do not disturb classes in progress in the Computer Labs
• follow the Network policy when using the computers

The Helpdesk

In the main campus the student HELPDESK is located in Faculty Tower Basement, B105, on the corridor next to Computer Labs #1, #2, and #3. In the Dormitory you can find the IT assistant in the neightbouring room of the computer labs. If you encounter a computer related problem, do not hesistate to seek advise from the colleagues at the HELPDESK. The Technical Assistant on duty might help you, or can advise you whom to approach . Please bear in mind, that HELPDESK serves also CEU staff and faculty also, and works on ``first come, first served'' basis.

Lost and Foud Box

This important piece of furniture is at the Nador street HELPDESK, Room B105. If you lost something in the Computer Labs, please try this box. Also, if you find something left in the Labs, bring it to the HELPDESK so that the owner could find it later.

Office Hours

Computer Labs in the Nador building are open:

• weekdays (Monday to Friday) from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m.
• weekends (Saturday and Sunday) from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.

Labs are closed on National Holidays and occasionally for system maintenance, all such dates are posted in advance.

Computer Lab in the Dormitory are open continuously 24 hours a day.

The HELPDESK in the Nador building operates from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on weedays; you can also reach it at telephone extension x3030. If you have any computer related question or problem, you may ask the "Technical Assistant on Duty," who is available in Nador during the Labs' opening time, and in the Dormitory from 9 a.m. untip 10 p.m. on weekdays, and from 1 p.m until 7 p.m. on weekends.

CEU Computer Network

All computers in the CEU are attached to a network (called LAN for Local Area Network), which, in turn, is connected to the internet.

Some technical information for those interested. The Lab machines are personal computers running XP. They are serviced by numeruous Novell servers and a couple LINUX machines. The accounts are on the Novell system; this account should be used for e-mail as well.

Logging in:

Check if the machine you want to use is switched on by moving the mouse. If it is not, please switch it on, wait until the login prompt appears:

Name: (your login name comes here; do not use Enter)
Password: (enter your password here)

Don not forget to log out as the system does not accept you logging in at two places at the same time. So if you do not log out properly next time the system won't let you in. If this happens, you have to turn to the HELPDESK for help.

Folders on your computer

You have a personal folder which is visible only to your. Its content is guaranteed to survive any computer crash, thus save your valuable documents there.

Printing

You can find printers near every lab, and also around the building. You use your student ID card to let the printer know that it can print out the material you've sent for printing earlier. Several color printers, scanners and copiers are also available. You can check your printing quota by clicking on the "quota" icon on the desktop.

Courses & Pre-session

During the pre-session you will participate in a training on general computer usage and some of the CEU specialties. The course ends with an obligatory exam which everybody must pass.

The Computer & Statistics Center offers basic and advanced courses on various aspects of computer usage. Once you have successfully completed these courses, you receive a certificate. For exact dates and times please check the schedule.

Getting information

The Computer Center's web page offers a lot of practical information on a variety of issues related to computer usage at CEU. So it's always a good idea to visit our page if you get stuck. This highly valuable address is: http://www.ceu.hu/comp.