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Class Compatibility with Linux

2025-12-01T18:42:41Z

ScanuRag: Add CSSE477

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I liked this page so much on the old wiki that I'm deciding to create an updated version.

'''WARNING: there may be some inaccuracies. Feel free to fix them.'''
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!
!Rank
!Description
|-
|5
|Compatible with Linux
|All required software for the class runs on Linux, and requires little configuration beyond what is required on Windows.
|-
|4
|Compatible with Additinal Configuration
|All required software for the class runs on Linux, but it may require substantial additional configuration. This category also includes classes whose software requires a container to run on most distributions, or when required Windows software works well with WINE.
|-
|3
|Alternative Software Available
|Some required software for the class does not run on Linux, but Linux-compatible alternatives exists.
|-
|2
|VM Required
|Some required software for the class requires Windows, but you can run it in a VM.
|-
|1
|Dual-Boot Required
|Some required software for the class requires Windows, but cannot be run in a VM because it needs to interface with proprietary hardware.
|}
This page ranks Rose courses based on their compatibility with use of Linux as sole operating system. Criteria include required software, note distribution format (PDF or HTML preferred), and the formats in which homework and projects must be turned in. As many Rose courses simply require use of proprietary software like MATLAB, the open or proprietary nature of the software involved isn't considered. The openness of the data formats may factor into rankings, but use in practice is most important. For example, the [[Office Open XML]] (DOCX, XLSX, etc.) format might be required for turning in assignments. This is less than ideal — PDF is best, as it allows the most flexibility in generation, including tools like [[LaTeX]] — but still superior to a use of the DOCX format involving comments and version tracking, as those features only function properly in Microsoft Word.

==CSSE Courses==
{{CourseRank
| course = CSSE120 - Introduction to Software Development
| rank = 5
| desc =
*Software: Eclipse, Python, Git
}}
{{CourseRank
| course = CSSE132 - Introduction to Computer Systems
| rank = 4
| desc =
*Software: Git, GCC, GDB, QEMU, bash for one of the labs, command-line text editor (nano, vim, emacs, whatever)
*Homework Distribution Format: PDF
*Note: This course uses Ubuntu under WSL. If you're running a different distro, you may need to set up an Ubuntu container.
}}
{{CourseRank
| course = CSSE220 - Object-Oriented Software Development
| rank = 5
| desc =
* Software: Eclipse, JDK (including Java Swing), Git
}}
{{CourseRank
| course = CSSE230 - Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis
| rank = 5
| desc =
* Software: Eclipse, JDK (including Java Swing), SVN?
}}
{{CourseRank
| course = CSSE232 - Computer Architecture I
| rank = 4
| desc =
*Software: RARS, Git, ModelSim
*Note Distribution Format: OneNote Online (depends on professor)
*Note: The version of ModelSim they want you to install requires very old libraries that are not included in modern distributions. You can either use a toolbox, or use the newest version of modelsim, which some LUG members have has success with.
*Note: RARS is an open-source RISC-V simulator written in Java, and runs fine on Linux. If you have a high DPI screen, run it with the following command: `java -Dsun.java2d.uiScale=2.0 -jar rars1_6.jar`
}}
{{CourseRank
| course = CSSE304 - Programming Language Concepts
| rank = 5
| desc =
*Note Distribution Format: PDF/PPTX, PDF (for summary notes and sample exams)
*Software: DrRacket is suggested by the class, and runs on Linux. Many LUG members suggest using a better IDE. VSCode and Emacs have been used with success in the past.
}}
{{CourseRank
| course = CSSE332 - Operating Systems
| rank = 5
| desc =
*Software: gcc, gdb, a text editor (such as vim, emacs, or nano), qemu, Git
*Note Distribution Format: PPTX
*Note: Use of Linux is required in this class. People tend to use the given Ubuntu VirtualBox VM image provided by Rose. You can run things on your own Linux install though.
}}
{{CourseRank
| course = CSSE333 - Database Systems
| rank = 3
| desc =
*Software: Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio 2018, whatever your team uses to document your database system (LaTeX encouraged)
*Note: you can use a different SQL server for your project, but it may be harder. You may also use DBeaver in place of SSMS, but it lacks some of the wizards used in the labs, making them more difficult.
*AlphaCubed personally recommends PostgreSQL and not MySQL (as MySQL has limited features for stored procedures.)
*ScanuRag personally recommends using the provided Microsoft SQL server for your project. PostgeSQL has different syntax for stored procedures, meaning you'll have to do additional work to use it.
}}
{{CourseRank
| course = CSSE/MA335 - Parallel Programming
| rank = 5
| desc =
*Software: Linux, OpenMPI, ssh, a text editor (nano, vim, emacs, Atom, Sublime Text, whatever), GCC (gdb optional for debugging, AlphaCubed didn't get it to work though).
*Note Distribution Format: PDF
*This course is a CSSE elective.
}}
{{CourseRank
| course = CSSE371 - Software Requirements Engineering
| rank = 3
| desc =
*Software: Eclipse (for initial in-class activities and using Camunda to emulate a real-world application with BPMN diagrams), SQLite (for an in-class activity on a database during Week 10), Camunda (runs on Linux), Requirements Manager (web-based), Balsamiq Diagrams (can do it on the web in Google Drive with a 30-day trial, or use WINE to emulate the Windows application - it requires Flash), whatever your group uses for documentation (LibreOffice or LaTeX encouraged).
*Note Distribution Format: DOCX, PPTX (from my experience, typically opens in LibreOffice just fine)
*This course begins the CSSE junior sequence (concurrently with CSSE333).
}}{{CourseRank|rank=2|desc=Majority of the class works with Linux, but two homeworks require Windows-only software. One of these requires the COCOMO-II program, and the other requires Microsoft Project. It can be difficult to obtain an MS Project license, but if you get one you can run both in a VM.|course=CSSE372 - Software Project Management}}{{CourseRank|course=CSSE373 - Formal Methods|rank=2|desc=Visual Studio is required for the entirety of this course. All provided code depends on Windows-specific libraries.}}{{CourseRank
| course = CSSE374 - Software Architecture and Design
| rank = 5
| desc =
*Software: JDK, PlantUML, whatever IDE is necessary to implement your project (IntelliJ or Eclipse).
*Note Distribution Format: DOCX, PPTX (from my experience, typically opens in LibreOffice just fine)
*This course continues the CSSE junior sequence.
*GradeScope is used for turning in homework and providing comments on returned homework.
}}{{CourseRank|course=CSSE 375 - Software Construction and Evolution|rank=5|desc=Required Software: Java IDE of your choice for project}}{{CourseRank
| course = CSSE/MA473 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms
| rank = 5
| desc =
*Software: Depends on professor. Some do no coding, some do coding.
*Note Distribution Format: PDF
}}
{{CourseRank
| course = CSSE/MA474 - Theory of Computation
| rank = 5
| desc =
*Note Distribution Format: PDF/PPTX, PDF (for summary notes and the textbook), PDF/DOCX (for sample exams)
*AlphaCubed recommends using Okular to annotate the textbook PDF.
}}{{CourseRank|course=CSSE477 - Software Architecture|rank=5|desc=- Software: Document Editor, Java IDE}}

==ECE Courses==
{{CourseRank
| course = ECE160 - Engineering Practice
| rank = 5
| desc =
*Software: Arduino IDE, whatever your team uses to write reports (such as LaTeX, LibreOffice, or Etherpad)
*Note Distribution Format: PDF, DOCX, PPTX
}}
{{CourseRank|course=ECE 233 - Intro to Digital Systems|desc=* Software: Quartus, ModelSim
* Homework Distribution Format: PDF
* Note: Quartus can run on Linux, but it has poor support for high dpi screens, and it's hard to get all dependencies installed. ModelSim can run on Linux as well, but it depends on very outdated libraries. On Fedora, a toolbox can be used to run it in a container.|rank=4}}{{CourseRank
| course = ECE332 - Computer Architecture II
| rank = 4
| desc =
*Software: Whatever you use to write memos (such as LaTeX, LibreOffice, or Etherpad), whatever your team uses to write reports and edit videos (such as LaTeX, LibreOffice, or Etherpad for writing reports; Kdenlive for editing videos), TurnItIn for memos
*Note Distribution Format: PDF/PPTX (the PDF versions have the same notes as PPTX)
*GradeScope is used for turning in homework/exams and providing comments on returned homework/exams.
}}

==MA Courses==
{{CourseRank
| course = MA111 - Calculus I
| rank = 5
| desc =
*Depends on professor. The below would be given a "green" rank/rank 3.
*Software: Maple (runs on Linux)
*Note Distribution Format: PDF (PDF comments may be given for assignment feedback)
}}
{{CourseRank
| course = MA112 - Calculus II
| rank = 5
| desc =
*Depends on professor. The below would be given a "green" rank/rank 3.
*Software: Maple (runs on Linux)
*Note Distribution Format: PDF (PDF comments may be given for assignment feedback)
}}
{{CourseRank
| course = MA113 - Calculus III
| rank = 5
| desc =
*Depends on professor. The below would be given a "green" rank/rank 3.
*Software: Maple (runs on Linux)
*Note Distribution Format: PDF (PDF comments may be given for assignment feedback)
}}
{{CourseRank
| course = MA212 - Differential Equations II
| rank =
| desc =
*NOTE: This will be phased out with the new Differential Equations course sequence coming in 2021.
*Depends on professor. The below would be given a "green" rank/rank 3.
*Software: Maple (runs on Linux)
*Note Distribution Format: PDF
}}
{{CourseRank
| course = MA381 - Probability and Intro to Statistics
| rank = 5
| desc =
*Software: Maple (optional, depends on professor, runs on Linux), RStudio open-source version (runs on Linux)
*Note Distribution Format: PDF
}}

{{CourseRank
| course = MA223 - Engineering Statistics
| rank = 5
| desc =
*Software: The Web version of RStudio is suggested by the Professor. You can also choose to install the desktop version, which runs on Linux.
*Note Distribution Format: PDF
}}

==PH Courses==
{{CourseRank
| course = PH111 - Physics I
| rank = 1
| desc =
*Software: Whatever your team uses to write lab reports, Logger Pro 3.5 (does not run on Linux anymore, sadly), Maple (runs on Linux)
*Logger pro runs via Wine, but cannot communicate with equipment. If you get your partner to collect data during lab, you may be able to view the collected data on Linux
*Note Distribution Format: PPTX
}}

{{CourseRank
| course = PH 112 - Physics II
| rank = 1
| desc =
*Depends on professor. The below would be given a "red" rank/rank 1. Logger Pro 3.5 is used by almost all professors.
*Software: Whatever your team uses to write lab reports, Logger Pro 3.5 (does not run on Linux anymore, sadly), Maple (runs on Linux)
*Note Distribution Format: PPTX
}}

== CHEM Courses ==
{{CourseRank|course=CHEM 111 - Chemistry I|desc=* Software: Text editor of your choice
* Note: Some lab professors require a text editor that supports autosave. LibreOffice can be configured to do this.
* Homework Distribution Format: MyLab / Mastering|rank=5}}

== BIO Courses ==
{{CourseRank|course=BIO 107 - Intro to Environmental Science|desc=* Software: Text editor capable of opening pptx files
* Note: LibreOffice may change font sizes upon importing files. This can be problematic for the DSRP Analysis assignment. Check with your professor.|rank=4}}

== HSSA Courses ==
HSSA Courses are generally compatible with Linux, typically only requiring a browser and text editor.

==See also==
[[Software Alternatives]]

Officers

2025-10-06T02:57:53Z

ScanuRag: Update officers list to reflect election of new secretary

== 2025 - 2026 ==
President: Nicco Scanu

Treasurer: Andrew Grasman

Secretary: <s>Andrew Sampson</s> Alex Fitzgerrell

Hardware Sysadmin: Django Wardlow

Software Sysadmin: Oskar Steiger

'''NOTE 1:''' Changes made to the LUG constitution took effect before the 2025 officer elections making VP an optional role. Under these changes, the role is not filled during the regular election. The President can call for a VP election at any time should they decide that filling the role is beneficial to the club. Once a VP is elected, they stay in the role until the next regular election.

'''NOTE 2:''' Andrew Sampson did not return to Rose for the 2025 - 2026 school year. A special election was held, and Alex Fitzgerrell was elected the new secretary.

== 2024-2025 ==
President: Nicco Scanu

Vice-President: Elijah Watson

Treasurer: Andrew Grasman

Secretary: Carson Holscher

Hardware Sysadmin: Django Wardlow

Software Sysadmin: <s>Theo</s> Brian Pascente

'''NOTE:''' Theo resigned from his position during spring quarter 2024. A special election was held, and Brian Pascente was elected to be Software Sysadmin for the remainder of the term.

== 2023 - 2024 ==
President: Seth Marcus

Secretary: Nicco Scanu

Treasurer: Carson Holscher

Hardware Sysadmin: ?

Software Sysadmin: ?

== 2021-2022 ==
President: Seth Marcus

Secretary: Seth Marcus

Treasurer: John William Gardner

Hardware Sysadmin: Nick von Bulow

Software Sysadmins: Seth Marcus and Jason Cramer

== 2020-2021 ==
President: Ethan Spencer

Secretary: Jacob Rosenberg

Treasurer: Jason Cramer

Hardware Sysadmin: Nick von Bulow

Software Sysadmin: Jacob Rosenberg

== 2019-2020 ==
President: Ethan Spencer

Secretary: Jacob Rosenberg

Treasurer: Nick von Bulow

Hardware Sysadmin: Nick von Bulow

Software Sysadmin: Jacob Rosenberg

== 2018-2019 ==
President: Wesley van Pelt

VP: Dauntae Sanchez

Secretary: Jacob Rosenberg

Treasurer: Jacob Rosenberg

Sysadmin: Wesley van Pelt

== 2017-2018 ==
President: Maxim Zaman

VP: ?

Secretary: Zachary Schaefer

Treasurer: ?

Sysadmin: Wesley van Pelt

Main Page

2025-09-30T16:03:31Z

ScanuRag:

= Join LUG! =
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="2" |Join Us on These Platforms
|-
|[[File:CampusGroups Logo.png|frameless|160x160px]]
|[[File:Discordlogo.png|frameless|128x128px]]
|-
|[https://rosehulman.campusgroups.com/LINUX/club_signup CampusGroups]
|[https://discord.gg/DpdtRCACeu Discord Invite]
|}

= Meetings =

=== Want to come to our next meeting? ===
* Check CampusGroups or our [https://rhlug.org website] for the latest meeting time and location.
*If you would like to join a meeting virtually, please send us a message on Discord and we will set up a call.

=Linux Tutorials=

=== Install Linux on your Rose Laptop ===
* [[Linux Basics Tutorial]]
* [[Install A Second SSD in your Rose Laptop]]
*[[Shrinking Windows partitions for installing Linux]]
*[[Disabling Bitlocker|Permanently Disabling Bitlocker on Rose Laptops]]

=== Other Tutorials ===

* [[Arch Linux Basics]]
* [[Running your own website on a Virtual Private Server (VPS)]]

=Software=
{|
|-valign="top"
|
===Running Rose Software on Linux===
* [[Class Compatibility with Linux]]
* [[Installing Maple|Maple]]
* [[IntelliJ IDE]] (CSSE Dept. is moving from Eclipse to IntelliJ)
* [[Eclipse IDE]]
* [[MATLAB]]
* [[Microsoft Apps]] (forced in some classes)
*[[Quartus and ModelSim|Quartus & Modelsim]] (For ECE233 and CSSE 232)
||

===Networking===
* [[2-Factor Authentication]]
* [[Getting on eduroam]]
* [[Accessing the Off-Campus VPN]]
* [[Accessing DFS]]
* [[Setting up Printers]]
* [[SSH Keys]]
||
===Software Alternatives===

==== Office ====

* [[LibreOffice]] (most common)
* [[OnlyOffice]] (better MS Office compatibility)

==== Email ====

* [[Thunderbird]]
* [[Setting up Evolution with Rose Emails|Evolution]]

==== Others ====
* [[Google Chrome]]
* [[OBS]] (also includes Windows fixes)
* [[htop]]
* [[Software Alternatives]]
|}

= Class Wiki =
Use the class wiki to find helpful information about your classes, such as how much work is expected, whether they typically have finals, and what software is required.
[[Class Wiki]]
=Hardware=
{|
|-valign="top"
|
===Rose-Hulman Laptops===
* [[Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7]] (2025 model)
* [[Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6]] (2024 model)
* [[Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5]] (2023 model)
*[[Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4]] (2022 model)
*[[Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3]] (2021 model)
* [[Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 2]] (2020 model)
* [[Lenovo ThinkPad P1]] (2019 model)
* [[HP ZBook Studio G4]] (2018 model)
* [[Dell Precision 5520]] (2017 model, tutorials may work w/ 5510)
* [[Dell Precision 5510]] (2016 model)
* [[Lenovo ThinkPad w541]] (2015 model)
||
===Backpacks===
Want to buy a new one for yourself<br>
if yours broke after college, or you're just curious?<br>
Well here you go:
* [[Thule EnRoute Escort 2 - 27L]] (2019-2025)
* [[Ogio Gambit]] (2017)
* [[Targus Drifter II]] (2015-2016)
||
===Devices===
* [[Computer Mice and Trackpads]]
* [[Raspberry Pi]] (to be updated)
|}

=LUG Stuff=
{|
|-valign="top"
|
===Projects===
* [https://wiki.rhlug.org/index.php/Internet_Advisor Internet Advisor Sleeper Build]
*[[Custom Minecraft Plugins]]
* [[Open_Data/Drone Project]]
* [[Open_Data/An Improved Campus Map]]
* [[Open_Data/Open Club Flyers]]
===Services===
* [[Owncloud]] (to be rebuilt)
* [[LUG Services]]
* [[LUG Physical and Virtual Machines]] (potentially offered in the future)
* [[Installfest PXE Server]]
||
===Official Stuff===
* [[Meeting Minutes]]
* [[Constitution]]
* [[Officers]]
* [[Members]]
|}
===Wiki Information===
See [[Wiki Information]].

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Quartus and ModelSim

2025-09-29T18:09:47Z

ScanuRag:

== Running Quartus on Linux ==
Quartus actually works surprisingly well on linux, although the old version that we're required to use may have some library issues. To install it, download the linux version of Quartus from the intel website (make sure to get the specific version required for your class) and run setup.sh. Once installed, make sure to test compilation, simulation, and board programming. You will probably find that you're missing some required libraries, so make sure you install those.

== Running ModelSim on Linux ==
The version of ModelSim recommended in ECE233 / CSSE 232 depends on some very outdated libraries, so it can be difficult to get it to run on linux. However, ScanuRag was able to get it to run on linux in a Fedora toolbox. [https://gist.github.com/vchernin/04b30f0eb72385592d4a2ece615476a8 This gist] details the installation process. You may also need to change the font size.

Other LUG memeber have had success simply ignoring the version recommendation and running the newest version, which is available on the Intel website and in the aur.

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2025-09-22T04:08:55Z

ScanuRag:

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2025-09-22T03:46:35Z

ScanuRag:

ScanuRag: Add note about final project being outdated

== Class Description ==
In Computer Architecture, you build on your skills from [[ECE233 - Introduction to Digital Systems|ECE233]] to design a computer processor with a group of other students using Verilog HDL.
{| class="wikitable"
|Reading
|Recommended
|-
|Homework
|
|-
|Exams
|2
|-
|Final Exam
|No
|-
|Final Project
|Yes
|-
|Flipped Classroom
|No
|}

== Advice for Students Taking CSSE232 ==

=== Final Project ===
Note: The final project changed substantially starting in Fall 2024. The following may no longer be relevant

Whatever you do for your final project, avoid pipe lining at all costs. It is extremely complex and you will regret your life choices during 10th week. Also keep in mind that around Week 7 your instructor will cut the size of your memory down dramatically, so build you CPU to be able to handle that in few changes. If you end up implementing a Memory to Memory CPU, see if you can get your instructor to allow you to use 32-bit instructions. They often say yes because they know how difficult it is to do M2M without it.

CSSE280 - Web Development

2024-10-15T16:46:03Z

ScanuRag: Add syllabus link

== Class Description ==
This class will teach you the basics of building web-based applications. You will utilize Bootstrap and Firebase. Both online and in-person versions are offered. The online version is known to have a substantial amount of busy-work and required follow-along programming videos, making it tedious even for students with prior experience with web development. The in-person version is taught by Dr. Olga Scrivner, who has replaced most of the videos with more traditional worksheets that are substantially faster to complete. It is strongly recommended to take an in-person section if it is available. [https://wiki.rhlug.org//index.php/File:CSSE280_Syllabus_Scrivner.pdf View Syllabus]
{| class="wikitable"
|Reading
|No
|-
|Homework
|Weekly
|-
|Exams
|2 - 3
|-
|Final Exam
|No
|-
|Final Project
|Yes
|-
|Flipped Classroom
|No
|}

== Advice for Students Taking CSSE 280 ==

==== Final Project ====
You will be split into groups of three for the final project. If at least one person in your group has some web dev experience things will go much more smoothly. Use of Bootstrap and Firebase are not required for the final project, so you may use other frameworks and hosting services if desired.

==== Follow Alongs ====
Some follow alongs have minor bugs in the provided code. If you're experiencing an issue, reach out to your classmates to see if they are effected to. If you can find someone with previous web-dev experience, see if they will help you debug.