You can then use many of the computers on campus for UBmail and Internet access. The best method of purchasing, installing, and connecting these bare essentials is beyond the scope of this booklet. If you run into problems getting all this working, ask your friendly computer expert. The computer executes the command, then displays another prompt. In practice it's neither straightforward norpredictable.
Many different prompts indicate many different things.
When something unexpected occurs, it helps to be able to determine the cause. It could be any of these, or a combination. There's no substitute for experience, so don't be afraid to experiment. Pay attention to which keys you're pressing, and remember what happens when you try different things. And when all else fails, ask.