There are several username/password combinations you need for this course. Hopefully, this will help you (and us) keep them straight. All of the accounts have the same user names, but different passwords.
- SFU Computing Account: This account is the one that all SFU students (and faculty and staff) get. It is used to retrieve your @sfu.ca email. All email sent to the course email list will go to this address (unless you have forwarded it elsewhere). This account is also used for Caucus, WebCT, and many other computing resources on-campus.
You activate this account, go to my.sfu.ca and click the “Apply for Account” link. You need the PIN from the Registrar's office. You should contact the ACS Help Desk for problems with this account.
- CMPT 165 Server Account: This account is used to sign on to the course web server. You will use it when transferring file to and from there.
This account should be activated automatically in the first or second week of classes. The username and password are the same as for your SFU computing account. If you have problems with the account itself, email helpdesk@cs.sfu.ca. If you're having problems transferring files or viewing your web pages, contact the TAs.