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Sometimes I get X11 related errors about the .Xauthority file, what to do?
All accounts have home directories with 200mb quotas. If you are near the limit and try to login or use X based software, you may not be able to. Clean up by deleting some files, also delete the .Xauthority file, logout and back in and you should be all set.
How do I view pdf files on the cluster?
Use program evince. It is already in your path.
I get an error about Mathematica missing fonts,etc... What does this mean?
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