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= Apple Macs in the Department of Computing =

The Department of Computing no longer provides a managed Mac support service. Below are
a short set of instructions for configuring a Mac to work on the DoC network.

== Initial setup if you currently have a DoC managed Mac ==

 * Backup all files you want to keep on the Mac. The installation instructions below will wipe all data on the harddrive. CSG can lend a USB Harddisk for this purpose.

== Installation ==

 '''IMPORTANT: When asked to create a user, specify the same username as your college username'''.  You will make your life much easier if you do this!

 * Obtain Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) installation media - this should have come with your computer.

 * Boot your Mac off the installation media. (Holding down the C key on boot - triggers a CD boot).

 * Follow the installation prompts. ('''Remember to use your college username''')

 * If you have any problems with the preceding steps, please log a job with the [[http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/ict/servicedesk|ICT Help Desk]].

== Accessing DoC Services ==

=== Mounting your DoC Home Directory ===

Please see [[https://www.doc.ic.ac.uk/csg-res/dynamic/secure/showhomedirserver|here]] (authentication required).

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=== Accessing DoC Print Services ===

To access DoC print services use the following instructions:

 * Go to System Preferences -> Print and Fax and click the + button

 * Select the "Line Printer Daemon (LPD)" protocol, Server to "print.doc.ic.ac.uk", and Queue to the name of the printer you're trying to print to.

 * Select "Generic Postscript Printer" and when prompted check the box for "Duplex Unit".

 * Once the printer has been installed print a test page to make sure that everything is working correctly.