• When our the class accounts deleted and how do I save my files? [5/07]
• Does submit check for memory leaks and other things?
• Do we have to use the cxx compiler with the -w0 and -std strict_ansi options in our makefile?
• [MSG] Don't forget to "clean up" project #6 (and others) and BACKUP often.
• When is Project #7 due?

• [UNIX Tip] None posted. [5/07]

List of Answers to FAQ

• When our the class accounts deleted and how do I save my files?

  Class accounts will be deleted on Wednesday, May 26th - and thus it will be best to "clean out" your account prior to that day. If you want to copy your files to your WAM account search online for how to use scp or some secure file transfer program and in worst case use ftp - the OIT Helpdesk (www.helpdesk.umd.edu) can provide assistance.

  Note - if you don't want to have a copy of your files you can just leave your account as it is and all of the files will be deleted on the 26th of May.

• Does submit check for memory leaks and other things?

  NO - submit does not check for memory leaks, HOWEVER you must check for memory leaks because when grading your project we WILL check for memory leaks and this can lead to a deduction of 10 or more points if there are memory management problems.

  As for other things, submit does check to see if you use the C++ string library (#include <string>) and if so it will NOT accept your project - additionally you should not use the C string libraries as well because your strings must NOT be "null terminated" (you will lose substantial points if they are).

  Finally submit does check to make sure you have #included the <cstdlib> library as it is necessary for the std::exit() function (and for the checkMemory program to work properly).

• Do we have to use the cxx compiler with the -w0 and -std strict_ansi options in our makefile?

  Yes. Although not explicitly required on the project description the course syllabus specifies that the cxx compiler must be used with -w0 and -std strict_ansi options unless explicitly permitted otherwise.

  If you fail to use both these options in your makefile you will be deducted AT LEAST 10 POINTS.

• [MSG] Don't forget to "clean up" project #6 (and others) and BACKUP often.

  Meaning delete any old executable files (like a.out) and delete the cxx_repository directory (if it exists). See project #2 FAQ for more detailed information about quota and other related items.

• When is Project #7 due?

  Project #7 is due by 11PM on SUNDAY, May 9th, 2004. As always, students should strive to submit a working project that passes primary one or more days "early" and then finish up any last minute special case testing and "cleaning up of code" and submit the final "polished" version the day the project is due.

  Submit is now accepting project #7 and you must include all of your .h (header) files as well as your source files - note that submit will check your project using the posted main.cc file and if it does not work properly with that main.cc file you will receive a 0 on this project.

UNIX Tip(s)

• [UNIX Tip] None posted.

  None posted.

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