What is myLinux?

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A description of what myLinux is.

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Overview

IT provides a Linux shell and web environment for instructional purposes: mylinux.langara.bc.ca.

This server holds instructional web content, such as websites created by students for the course(s) they are taking.

  • Login information is the same as your Computer User ID
  • This server is for instructional use only
  • Data in myLinux accounts is wiped at the end of each semester's exam period
  • myLinux is not meant to promote information pertaining to a department or program. Departments should consult the Strategic Communications & Marketing department for such purposes
  • Quota on myLinux:
    • Student - 20MB
    • Instuctor - 100MB
  • Instructors must request access to myLinux no later than 2 weeks before the term begins. After this time, such requests will be processed for next term
  • Students will have access once the class starts

Who can use this service?

  • Instructors of courses requiring Linux
  • Students in such courses

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Article ID: 12984
Created
Fri 7/18/25 12:47 PM
Modified
Fri 7/18/25 2:16 PM
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