Hello. I am a new faculty member in the computer science department of San Diego State University beginning my research program in machine learning.
Every day for six years of my doctoral work I used Suse, RedHat, and Debian linux installations on desktops, laptops, and even inside a robot. I was fortunate enough to have this managed by a very capable support staff. This same staff helped me identify precise equipment needs with Debian in mind for the OS before I left New Mexico. Now I have purchased a machine that is entirely mine to administer-- unfortunately with several deviations from the specs I submitted--and I find that, between my unfamiliarity with the installation process and the many gotchas that seem to lurk out there for laptop installs, I'm not quite sure how to even begin. Sadly the support staff here is not only swamped by its duties to the entire school of science, but they seem hesitant to do a Debian install (SDSU being a very Windows intensive place :( If anyone has the time to give me a few pointers or to be willing to dialog by email over the next several days, I would greatly appreciate it. I'll provide details on all the hardware and other specs as soon as I hear from you. As a heads up though, my machine is a Dell Latitude C810 used with a docking station. If you can help get me going and be there to point to the right resources, I suspect I can take it from there. After all, I am a professor of computer science! :) Sincerely, Joseph Lewis Computer Science Department San Diego State University 5500 Campanile Dr. BAM 210 San Diego, CA 92182 (619) 594-6425 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
