New computer lab pcs in summer break   news

During the summer break all pcs in the computer labs will be replaced, because they are between four and seven years old. The new pcs will again be dual-boot, with Windows10 22H2 and Ubuntu 22.04. Lecturers who want to test their Linux course software, can do so on the Linux loginserver lilo8, that has Ubuntu 22.04. The new pcs are Dell Optiplex 7400 All-In-One. For employees with pcs with older versions of Ubuntu, this might be a good time to upgrade to Ubuntu 22....

Updated May 16, 2023  ·  Ben Polman · Created May 16, 2023

C&CZ awayday Tuesday March 28   news

An awayday for the C&CZ department is scheduled for Tuesday March 28. C&CZ can be reached in case of serious disruptions of services.

Updated Mar 26, 2023  ·  Peter van Campen · Created Mar 26, 2023

Matlab R2023a available   news

The latest version of Matlab, R2023a, is available for departments that have licenses. The software and license codes can be obtained through a mail to postmaster for those entitled to it. The software can also be found on the install-disc. All C&CZ-managed Linux machines have this version installed, an older version (/opt/matlab-R2022b/bin/matlab) is still available temporarily. The C&CZ-managed Windows machines will not receive a new version during the semester to prevent problems with version dependencies in current lectures....

Updated Mar 21, 2023  ·  Peter van Campen · Created Mar 21, 2023

Maple new version Maple2023   news

The latest version of Maple, Maple2023, for Windows/macOS/Linux can be found on the Install network share and has been installed on C&CZ managed Linux computers. License codes can be requested from C&CZ helpdesk or postmaster.

Updated Mar 16, 2023  ·  Peter van Campen · Created Mar 16, 2023

New version of Mathematica (13.2.1)   news

A new version of Mathematica (13.2.1) has been installed on all C&CZ managed Linux systems, older versions can still be found in /vol/mathematica. When connected wired or wireless on campus or through VPN, the software for Windows, Linux and macOS can be found on the C&CZ Install disc. During the installation you must specify: License server: mathematica.science.ru.nl License: L4601-6478 According to the Mathematica Quick Revision History: “Version 13.2.1 includes over a hundred bug fixes, feature enhancements, performance improvements and security updates....

Updated Feb 17, 2023  ·  Peter van Campen · Created Feb 17, 2023

NI LabVIEW 2022Q3 and higher subscription license   news

There is a new version of LabVIEW from NI.com, version 2022Q3. NI.com communicated that they will move to a subscription model for LabVIEW licencing starting with version 2022Q3. C&CZ manages a FlexNet license server for LabVIEW 2022Q3, with a limited number of licenses and a deadline in April for extension of the license. Earlier versions of LabVIEW work standalone and unlimited in terms of time. The software can be found on the C&CZ Install disc....

Updated Apr 7, 2023  ·  Peter van Campen · Created Feb 14, 2023

Unlimited Mathematica license in 2023 for RU staff and students   news

The license for Mathematica has been expanded temporarily to an unlimited campus license for the whole of 2023: all employees and students may use Mathematica unlimitedly in 2023 on the RU network. For home use, one must therefore use a VPN. The software can be found on the C&CZ Install disc. During the installation you must specify: License server: mathematica.science.ru.nl License: L4601-6478 The introductory course “Mathematica Basic Principles: An Introduction” can be taken for free at CANdiensten in Amsterdam....

Updated Feb 16, 2023  ·  Peter van Campen · Created Feb 14, 2023

Network maintenance Huygens, NMR, Nanolab, HFML-FELIX January-April 2023   news

RU ILS Connectivity is replacing network access switches in FNWI. This causes short disturbances of network connectivity for wired and wireless systems on several evenings between 19:00 and 23:00 hours for affected wings/locations, i.e. connected to a specific SER (Satellite Equipment Room). For wired network outlets, one can check whether they will be affected by looking at the outlet number (starting with the SER number for affected systems) or visiting FNWI ethergids....

Updated Jan 26, 2023  ·  Peter van Campen · Created Jan 24, 2023

Science Jitsi Meet video conferencing only authenticated   news

Science Jitsi Security As of January 18th, 2023, starting a jitsi meeting room requires you to authenticate with your science login and password. Guests do not require any authentication once the session is running. Jitsi is a collection of free and open-source multiplatform voice (VoIP), video conferencing and instant messaging applications for the web platform, Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS and Android, of which Jitsi Meet videoconferencing is the most well-known.

Updated Jan 24, 2023  ·  Peter van Campen · Created Jan 19, 2023 ·  Simon Oosthoek

New version of Mathematica (13.2.0)   news

A new version of Mathematica (13.2.0) has been installed on all C&CZ managed Linux systems, older versions can still be found in /vol/mathematica. The installation files for Windows, Linux and macOS can be found on the Install-disk, also for older versions of Mathematica. Installation and license info can be requested from C&CZ. According to the Mathematica Quick Revision History: “Version 13.2 introduces new functionality in astronomy and compilation, as well as substantially enhancing functions for machine learning, trees, mathematical computations, video and more....

Updated Dec 23, 2022  ·  Peter van Campen · Created Dec 23, 2022