Biology Computing Facility

The biology Computing Facility provides computing support for the biology department office and labs. The facility consists of six computers, 1 manufactured by Silicon Graphics, an Indigo2 Extreme, and five manufactured by Digital Equipment Corporation, four for research (a MicroVax 3100, a VAX station 3100, and two DECstation 5000s) and one MicroVAX 3100 for the office and administration. Most terminal connections to these machines are made through one of more than 175 personal computers on the network or from terminals attached to one of five Xyplex terminal servers.

The computers in the department are connected through a variety of networks, facilitating communication and program transfers. The facility also supports a variety of laser printers distributed around the department for output from the computers. The Computer Facility is staffed by two full-time computer specialists, Frances Moffitt and Dennis Aubuchon, for system management and general user consultation. The computer systems are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with dial-up and network login access from around the world. Users can send and receive electronic mail within the department, throughout the campus, and to most national and international networks.

The Wisconsin Package (GCG)

The Wisconsin package Version 9.1 is available for those in the biology department. You will need an account on the department SGI in order to use this program.

All about the Wisconsin Package (GCG).
Online GCG manual

Internet access via dial up lines in Arts and Sciences

The Arts and Sciences department provides internet access through dial up modem lines to faculty and staff of the biology department. In order to access the internet from your modem you must first have an Arts and Sciences account and then configure your computer for access. To obtain an Arts and Sciences account download and print the form below using Acrobat Reader. Return the filled out form to The Arts and Sciences computing center located in the lower level of Cupples I. Campus box 1160.

Application for an Arts and Sciences account

Once you have your account setup click on the operating system that you will be using from the list below. You will receive a detailed explaination of how to configure your modem and system.

Pc with Windows 95

MAC with system 7.1-7.5.2

MAC with system 7.5.3 or higher

PC with Windows 3.1 or 3.11

Getting a Biology Email Account

To get a biology email account please ask either Frances Moffitt or Dennis Aubuchon for a form which asks for your name, the PI that you are working under, and a temporary password. This password should be a mixture of letters, numbers, or special symbols and be at least a length of six. Once your request has been obtained your account should be setup by the following day.
If you would like to download a free version of Eudora light for the Macintosh or PC please select the link below:

Free copy of Eudora Light

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