10. Other software

10.1 Compilers and libraries

The standard compilers for Linux machines are gcc (C/C++) and g77 (fortran77). Extensive help is available from info gcc, info g77.

Several spcialized compilers are available. Refer to http://www.sissa.it/comp/online-manuals/index.html.

10.2 TEX, L^ATEX and related programs

The TEX/L^ATEX suite is available on most machines, along with its (large) help system. The main index for L^ATEX help is at file:///usr/share/texmf/doc/newhelpindex.html. Please remember that all printers at SISSA use A4 paper, so documents should be formatted accordingly (and not using the default letter format).

10.3 CD burning software

The classical CD burning tools for Linux are mkisofs and cdrecord. Although they provide fine-grain control over the burning process, their use is not actually that simple. A better starting point for beginners is xcdroast, that provides a simpler (but somehow limited) graphical interface. Newer workstations feature the k3b CD burning software that provides both a simpler interface for beginners and a wider capability for expert users.