@@ -23,16 +23,16 @@ Install Ubuntu 16.04. If Windows is installed, install Ubuntu alongside, and cre
During the installation try to connect to the internet with a wired connection, download updates from the internet, and select the option to install third-party software.
During the Ubuntu installation it will ask you to introduce your name, the computer's name, and a username. For all these fields use the lowercase version of the name that is written on the machine's sticker. For example, if the in the sticker reads "SRL-ROTEX" use "rotex". Use any password at this time as we will be changing it later.
During the Ubuntu installation it will ask you to introduce your name, the computer's name, and a username. For all these fields use the lowercase version of the name that is written on the machine's sticker. For example, if the in the sticker reads `SRL-ROTEX` use `rotex`. Use any password at this time as we will be changing it later.
Ubuntu basic configuration
Once you have Ubuntu up and running, let's first change the password to our default one "core":
Once you have Ubuntu up and running, let's first change the password to our default one `core`:
sudo passwd username
Change `username` to your username.
To connect to the internet with your wireless card follow the instructions on NPS ERN on Linux (Ubuntu) and to obtain a static IP (wired connection) use the TAC Forms.
To connect to the internet with your wireless card follow the instructions on [NPS ERN on Linux (Ubuntu)](https://wiki.nps.edu/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=4620364) and to obtain a static IP (wired connection) use the [TAC Forms](https://wiki.nps.edu/display/TAC/Forms).
