How to get help?

Depending on the severity of your problems there are four different ways to obtain help:

  1. If a single or a few workstations, printers, programs, etc. don't behave the way they're expected to, then send an E-mail to <help@fy.chalmers.se> (in English or Swedish). If you can't send an email you can try to call Fysikdatorn Helpdesk at 772 27 72.

    When reporting a problem do remember to state which equipment you have experienced problems with and where it is situated (room number and building). Try to describe your problem as detailed as possible. Please write under which circumstances you have experienced the problem and whenever possible if the same problem appears on different computers and if other users experience the same problem. Do send us the error messages the computer gives you. Finally we appreciate very much if you could supply a relevant "Subject:"-line. This helps us a lot to track single problem reports as a lot of letters are sent to help@fy.chalmers.se.

  2. If the whole Unix-system or local network is down then call Fysikdatorn Helpdesk (2772).

  3. All other issues, particularly requests for new accounts and other accounting questions are dealt with during the Physics Computer question (half)hour(*) Monday, Wednesday and Friday 12.00-12.30 in room F4313. When an accounting question has to be resolved personal appearance is required. Be prepared to prove your identity and affiliation to this school.

    (*)
    Last support 2001:
    Friday 21 December
    First support 2002:
    Wednesday 2 January

  4. In the mean time, try helping yourself by using manuals and on-line help systems (e.g. complete Sun manual set can be found here), examine navigation bar to the left...