There seems to be something strange going on with the
server in lab. It seems that sometimes (if not always)
the files you create or edit get deleted or revert back
to their previous version right after you logout.
I don't know what is causing this, but we will try to figure this
out soon.
Meanwhile, if you're going to work in lab, I suggest you follow the
following procedure.
1) Everytime you get something working, or make major changes
to your code, PRINT IT ASAP.
2) BEFORE your logout, be sure to do at least one of the following:
- print out your code
- ftp your files to Athena
- open a dos box,
- cd to the directory where your files are,
- say ftp ftp.dialup.mit.edu, and login using your Athena password
- cd to the Athena directory you want to put your files in
- say put whatever-the-filename-is
- copy your code to the U:\ drive. (It seems that U:\
might be more stable than its subdirs, but I'm not sure yet.)
- copy your code to a floppy if you have one.
Hopefully, we can get this fixed soon (unfortunately, Todd,
who takes care of lab network is away for the long weekend).
Meanwhile, please be careful. Sorry for the inconvenience :(
- Luis