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GNU/Linux Shell Service (linux.ox.ac.uk)

The GNU/Linux service supports various computing tasks (academic and administrative) by providing a fully maintained GNU/Linux computing environment including a broad selection of relevant application software. At the time of writing, the list of installed applications includes: Email and Web clients; Text editing and typesetting tools (including LaTeX and various Postscript/PDF tools); Mathematical software (including R); Graphics editors (including GIMP, ImageMagick); Software development tools (including compilers, interpreters, SCM clients, and debuggers).

What's this?
The stage in the service lifecycle at which the service currently resides. Lifecycle = planned, new, live, notice, closed
Lifecycle status
Live
What's this?
The level of user activity at this point in the academic year.
Business activity level
Unknown
What's this?
The regular period during which routine maintenance could take place.
Maintenance window
What's this?
Would making a change to the service today present too high a risk to the University?
Restricted change period
No

Getting help

Support contact
Service Desk
01865 (6)12345
Support hours8:30 - 17:00 Mon-Fri*
Out-of-hours supportTelephone Support is provided 24/7
Portfolio CommitteeTechnology Portfolio
Service SponsorFraser, Michael
Service owner
Howe, Michael
Service manager
Howe, Michael

* except bank holidays and University closure days

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