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--- using_departmental_pcs [2021/01/29 16:33] – [Windows PCs] ac1mde
+++ using_departmental_pcs [2023/09/19 15:00] (current) – [Linux PCs] ac1mde
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 Departmental Linux PCs currently run the Ubuntu distribution. We follow the LTS (Long Term Support) versions which are more stable than the interim releases, and get updates for a much longer period of time.
-**H-drive**\\
+**H-drive (personal storage)**\\
-The Linux PC mounts your personal file store when you log in, so that it is available under the directory 'H-drive'. If you open a file manager window, you will see this directory. You should store anything important in H-drive, because it is backed up every weekend. Everything else is not backed up.
+The H-drive is available on a Linux PC via SSHFS. To install this, run ''sudo apt install sshfs'', then create your H-drive mount point with ''mkdir $HOME/H-drive''; after that you can mount the H-drive like this ''sshfs <username>@stafflogin.dcs.shef.ac.uk: ~/H-drive'' (replace <username> with your own DCS username). More info here: [[Access to home dir with sshfs]]
-Administrator access
+Alternatively the H-drive can be accessed via the SMB client, in the file manager. See this page:
+[[remote_access_to_departmental_services]]
+You should store anything important in H-drive, because it is backed up every weekend. Everything else is not backed up. The default storage quota is **10GB**. If you require more space please submit a support call ticket to request it.
 **Installing software**\\
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 The primary user of the computer will be allowed to elavate their privilege to root by using the 'sudo' command.
+**Encryption key for hard drive**\\
+By default your Linux PC comes with a hard-to-remember code for unlocking the hard drive on boot. To add your own password for convenience, see [[Managing hard drive encryption on Linux]]
 ====Apple Macs====
 Macs are provided with the latest MacOS version. On older hardware there is also the option of installing Linux.