Difference between revisions of "Good Saving Practices"
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| Oh yes, working locally is plenty fast. | | Oh yes, working locally is plenty fast. | ||
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==Working Locally== | ==Working Locally== | ||
Working locally means working from files located in the C:\User folder. Files located in the C:\User folder are not accessible from anywhere other than that computer. | Working locally means working from files located in the C:\User folder. Files located in the C:\User folder are not accessible from anywhere other than that computer. | ||
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| + | '''TODO'' Demo copiny from z:\ to c:\user and back | ||
==How to find the C:\User folder== | ==How to find the C:\User folder== | ||
| − | The C:/User folder is accessible a variety of ways | + | The C:/User folder is accessible a variety of ways. Each machine in the IAM network is sharing it's user folder. You can find the user folder by browsing to \\machine_name\user ie.. \\8400-vector\user. The only problem here is that you must know the name of the machine that you want to browse to. |
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| + | '''TODO''' take some screen shots of netowrk browser | ||
==How to find your Z:\ drive== | ==How to find your Z:\ drive== | ||
Revision as of 04:27, 1 May 2008
When working in any of the Interactive Arts and Media department facilities, it is crucial to exercise good saving practices.
Contents
The table of good saving practices
| C:\User | Z:\ | |
|---|---|---|
| Is it fast? | Oh yes, working locally is plenty fast. | Not always. it depend on network conditions. |
| Is it safe? | No. Any folder in the user folder can be accessed by anyone using that computer. Do not leave sensitive files in the User folder! | Yes. You and only you (and faculty) have access to files in your Z: drive. |
| Is there lots of space? | Yes. The only limiting factor is the space available on that computer's hard drive. | No. You only have 2 gb available in your Z drive. Once you meet that 2 gb quota you will be unable to add any additional files to your Z: drive |
Working Locally
Working locally means working from files located in the C:\User folder. Files located in the C:\User folder are not accessible from anywhere other than that computer.
'TODO Demo copiny from z:\ to c:\user and back
How to find the C:\User folder
The C:/User folder is accessible a variety of ways. Each machine in the IAM network is sharing it's user folder. You can find the user folder by browsing to \\machine_name\user ie.. \\8400-vector\user. The only problem here is that you must know the name of the machine that you want to browse to.
TODO take some screen shots of netowrk browser
