Crab connects to RUnet via an Ethernet connection using twisted pair. Internal speaker and external mic. Ability to print to over 8 different laser printers across the campus. Back-ups are performed using a Box Hill tape drive. Files may be removed from the area at any time.
Home directories are the primary workspace for users.
User home directories are available to all the lab Suns and to Macintoshes and IBM PC compatibles. Home directories are available automatically upon logging into the Suns and the PCs. Full backups are done weekly on user home directories. Use of these disks is automatic, and user-initiated uses are for specific purposes such as accessing applications. System support disks on the RCI systems are backed up once a week.