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Consider the following advice:
Consider the following advice:


* Read http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
* [http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html How To Ask Questions The Smart Way], by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_S._Raymond Eric S. Raymond], open source pioneer.
* Read http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/bugs.html
* [http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/bugs.html How to Report Bugs Effectively], by Simon Tatham, programmer.


== Report network and connectivity issues ==
== Report network and connectivity issues ==

Revision as of 14:44, July 31, 2013

To report a problem

Send mail to [email protected]

Consider the following advice:

Report network and connectivity issues

Include the following:

  1. Your operating system and version.
  2. The software name and version you use to connect (e.g. SSH or VNC).
  3. The command you are trying to run or the menu item you choose.
  4. The error message you get (Copy & Paste the message text, or take a screenshot)

Ask for software

  • Check if the software is already available on Carbon. Either:
module avail
module -l avail 2>&1 | less
The second form gives you browsable output.
  • State a reason for the request.
  • Describe the problem you are trying to solve.
  • Provide one or more URLs relevant to the software.