I am trying to use MATLAB, but whenever I open it all I am getting is a blank screen. How do I fix this?

02/16/2011 - If you are using gnome as your windows manager and you try to use MATLAB, you may run into this issue. To fix the problem, go to System Menu -> Preferences -> Appearance, then select the 'Visual Effects' tab. Set the effects to 'None' and close the window. MATLAB should behave normally once this is done. Read more

I've logged into the UNIX machines in the lab, but when my windows manager starts I am getting a blank screen or messed up tool bars. How can I fix this?

02/16/2011 - If you have logged into our UNIX machines before they were all updated to Trusty, you may need to remove your old config files for the windows manager you are using. You can use Ctrl+Alt+F1 (Ctrl+Alt+F7 or F8) will get you back to the graphical login screen) to get to a virtual console and the dotfiles/directories in question are: gnome - .gnome2, .gnome2_private, .gconf, and .gconfd kde - .kde and .kderc xfce - .config, .gconf, and .gconfd Read more

What window managers are available on the UNIX machines? How can I use them?

02/16/2011 - There are a number of options available for your use. Some of the choices are: Fvwm, GNOME, KDE, LXDE, Openbox, Window Maker, and Xfce. You can set your window manager by clicking on the foot drop box on the login screen. Read more

If I have a UNIX machine running X windows at home, how can I run an application on the CS machines and have it display to my home computer?

02/16/2011 - If your computer is connected to the internet, you can run ssh -X hostname where hostname is the name of the computer that you want to log into. The -X flag enables X forwarding. You can then run X applications within that ssh window and they will display on your local desktop. For further information, such as getting this to work on the Windows operating system, see the SSH X Forwarding documentation page. Read more
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