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This section is a copy of the instructions included with the account application form (The Form).
Getting an account on a Computer Science UNIX machine is a two step process: you must fill out an account application, and then run the addme program. If either step is not completed, then you will not receive your account. Once you have finished both steps, you should be able to use your account within one business day.
Account application forms can be obtained from the CS Main office in PCAT 120. You must read this form entirely, and determine what type of account you are eligible for.
If your account just needs to be renewed, just fill out and sign the form and turn it in. Otherwise, have this form with you for the next step.
ADDME is PSU's automated account request system. The easiest way to run addme is to use an X Windows terminal in the CS Lab (MSB 120). Sit down at a terminal, and login as `addme'.
If you are dialing in, press ENTER until you see the prompt `malach>'. Then, type addme twice (once to reach the right machine and the second time to begin the addme program).
Users who wish to telnet in should telnet to addme.cs.pdx.edu
[131.252.20.183] At the `login:' prompt, type addme.
Simply press return if it asks you for a password. It will then ask you some questions about yourself including asking you to create a password which you will need to remember in order to log in to your account.
Do not choose a password that appears in the dictionary!
Make sure your password is difficult to guess. It should have some
digits and punctuation in it. It should be at least six characters long,
and it shouldn't be anything like your login name or telephone number.
addme should make sure that you don't choose such a password.
As you give the information to addme you should fill out the form. When you are done with both, turn the form in to the CS Office. You should have your account by the end of the next day.
Go to the Tutors Room in Mill Street Building if you need help with either of these steps. See section Getting Help, for more info.
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