Instructions for Multiple-Boot Machines

Unix Laboratory (Halsell 228)
Janus00 - Janus21

Workstation Laboratory (Halsell 340)
Xena00 - Xena21

Classroom (Halsell 329)
Metis
Windows 2000/Linux

Graphics Laboratory (Halsell 201)
Umbriel, Titania
MacOS/Linux

Note! On weekends and after 5:00 p.m. weekdays, these machines are to be rebooted into Linux when you are finished using the Windows or MacOS operating systems. The purpose of this policy is to allow these machines to be used via the internet during hours when the Halsell building is closed. Please remember to reboot Linux!. During daytime hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) on weekdays, you should reboot the Linux opeating system when you are finished using the Windows 2000 operating system unless you know that the next use of that machine requires Windows 2000.

Instructions for Booting Linux from Windows or Macos

1. (Windows 2000: Machines in Halsell 228) Select Shutdown and Reboot from the Windows 2000 operating system. A menu will appear during the reboot process which says: 


Welcome to Trinity University Computer Science

Press enter to boot Linux

Type w2k and press enter to boot Windows 2000
You should press the enter key to boot Linux. Linux will also boot automatically after a one-minute delay.

2. (Macos: Umbriel, Titania in Halsell 200) Use the Apple menu to select and run the machine's Linux Boot program. This program presents a Dialog box which has a Write & Reboot button. Click on this button and its confirming dialog to boot Linux. Due to a bug in the Open Firmware on these machines, the reboot sometimes fails. If this happens, press and release (at the same time) the CTRL, APPLE and Power On keys. Linux will then reboot.

Instructions for Booting Windows or MacOS from Linux

1. If you are not logged into the Linux machine, press the options menu button on the Linux login screen and select System and then Reboot. Click Ok on the confirmation dialog box and the system will reboot. When you seen the menu: 


Welcome to Trinity University Computer Science

Press enter to boot Linux

Type w2k and press enter to boot Windows  2000
You should then type w2k and press the enter key to boot the Windows 2000 operating system. 2. If you are currently logged into an Intel Linux machine and want to boot a Windows operating system, logout and then follow the instructions in 1. above.

Note! Do not reboot a machine to the Windows or MacOS by turning off the machine or pressing the reset switch. This may cause catastropic filesystem damage and is considered a violation of the Trinity University Code of Ethics for Computing.

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