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--- using_departmental_pcs [2022/11/23 15:06] – [Linux 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 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]]
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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.