Source code:  a program's source code is the sequence of instructions written in the language that specifies how the program is to be executed

Editor: a program that allows you to enter the source code for the program and to change it. It also allows you to create date files in text form. There are many editors available, but a good, standard one is gemacs since gives help with source code layout and presentation.

Comment block: comment lines in C++ start with a double slash: //. They are ignored by the compiler. A comment block is several consecutive lines of comments.

Compiler: a program that translates source code into machine code that can be executed by thecomputer.

Running a program: execution of a program is started by typing the name of the file containing the program. The standard name for executable programs is a.out.

Printing: please use the lineprinter to print source code and program results. It is a LOT cheaper than laser printing. The lineprinter is in the lab at the front.

Logging in: Type your login name in the appropriate box after the prompt 'login:'. Type your password at the password prompt. You should change your password to one you can remember without writing it down as soon as possible, by using the program 'passwd'. Don't forget to logout by typing that command after exiting the X Window system.

X Windows: A graphical interface to Linux. Type 'startx' after logging in.

Browser: A program to allow viewing of information on the world wide web. We use the Netscape Navigator (called netscape) in the lab.