Setup Command for CMSC106 (Fall 2026)

There is command (e.g., setup_106) to configure your Grace (grace.umd.edu) account so you can complete class work. This command needs to be run only once in the semester and it will configure your account by:

Creating a link (106) in your home directory (the directory you land when you log on) to the directory where you will implement class projects. You need to complete your assignments and do any work related to the course in this directory.
Creating a link (106public) in your home directory (the directory you land when you log on) to the directory where we will place class material (e.g., projects, previous exams, etc). Feel free to explore its contents. Note that you only have read permission for files available in 106public; if you want to edit any files, you need to copy our files to your 106 directory.
Creating the correct alias for the submit command that you will use to submit assignments.
Updating/creating a .aliases file with aliases to frequently used commands (gcc, valgrind, indent, etc.).
Updating/creating a .nanorc file with options associated with the class editor (nano).

If unfortunately you are repeating this course, you need to make sure you reset your Grace environment before you run the setup command. Please follow the instructions your previous instructor provided regarding resetting your Grace environment. Some resetting information is available at https://www.cs.umd.edu/~nelson/classes/resources/resetting_grace_env.html.

To run the setup command for CMSC106 fall 2026, copy and paste the following command at the Linux prompt in grace.umd.edu, log out, and log on again. For other semesters, contact your instructor for the appropriate information.

			/afs/glue.umd.edu/class/fall2026/cmsc/106/0101/public/bin/setup_106

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