UNIX Account
Your Purdue Career Account login and password can be used to access a UNIX account. All students receive an account on expert.ics.purdue.edu and all instructors receive an account on mentor.ics.purdue.edu.Your UNIX account gives you access to the UNIX operation system and a variety of advanced tools, including a MySQL database account.
Accessing your UNIX Account
To access your UNIX account, you will need to download and install a secure telnet program and connect to expert.ics.purdue.edu(students) or mentor.ics.purdue.edu(instructors). Use your Purdue Career Account login and password to log in to your UNIX account.
Getting Help
Information about using UNIX is widely available on the Web.
The answer to your question might be in Gold Answers Knowledgebase. If you still need assistance, please contact the ITaP Customer Service Center by phone (764)494-4000, via email at itap@purdue.edu or by visiting STEW G65.