PCN Wiki

Index

Several scientific computing packages are supported by PCN. Quick tutorials and answers to frequently asked questions can be found in this category.

* Matlab
* Maple
* Mathematica
* ROOT (CERN software package)
* What scientific computing software is available at PCN?
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My fonts aren't working in Mathematica. How can I fix this?

Copy the files under /usr/local/mathematica/SystemFiles/Fonts to somewhere, like the home directory on your X client you're logging into amdahl from. Adding these fonts will only work if you are logged in from a UNIX workstation.

Do the following from your X client:
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Index

PCN has the following documentation on using Mathematica:

* MATHEMATICA - AN INTRODUCTION
* From Wolfram

FAQ:

* Font error fixing solution for Windows!
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Debian Lenny Firefox Focus Issue

This wiki page is meant to provide a quick workaround to a Debian Lenny issue whereby Firefox (Iceweasel) moves to the current virtual desktop when you click on a link from another application instead of staying on the virtual desktop you left it on.
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Physics Accounts

Follow the directions below for having a new Physics user account created or to have an inactive account reactivated.

New/Reactivated Purdue User

If you're new to Purdue or were previously affiliated with the University and your account is now inactive, the following information must be submitted to Debra Nahlik via email (dnahlik@purdue.edu) or in person in PHYS 217E. If Debra is not in, requests can be submitted to Jessie Arnold via email (jmore@purdue.edu).
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