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FAQ

1. What is FCI?
2. What are all these programs and why do I need them?
3. How do I install a program from the CD?
4. How do I view the license agreement?
5. What do I do if I run into problems installing the software?
6. Who do I contact if I can't get the software to work?
7. Why won't my FCI CD autorun?
8. Why do I get an error like "Error loading Cygwin1.dll" when trying to run a complied C/C++ file?
9. Why do I get an error like "Can't find javac.exe" when trying to compile a JAVA file?
10. I have a previous intall of jGRASP on my computer, but when I installed the new version it gives me an error when I try to compile.

1. What is FCI?

FCI stands for Freshman Computer Initiative. The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering decided to bundle all available the software used in current engineering classes and provide it on a CD to incoming freshman to help them be prepared for upcoming engineering classes.

2. What are all these programs and why do I need them?

The programs included on the CD are intended for those engineering students taking classes which require you to use a specific piece of software to perform the desired task. Example: A student in COMP-1200 C programming is assigned homework to write a program to print out "Hello World". The student would need to have Cygwin GNU Tools and jGRASP installed on his/her computer.

3. How do I install a program from the CD?

Start the Autorun.exe off the CD. Then click on the name of the program that you would like to install from the menu. When the pop-up appears click "Install" (Some installs require you to choose your operating system).

4. How do I view the license agreement?

Start the Autorun.exe off the CD. Then click on the name of the program that you would like to install from the menu. When the pop-up appears click "View License".

5. What do I do if I run into problems installing the software?

First, go to My Computer and explore the FCI CD. Look for a directory called Help-Docs. Then look for the package name that you are trying to install.

6. Who do I contact if I can't get the software to work?

Send Email to: fci@eng.auburn.edu or Go to http://www.eng.auburn.edu/fci

Please include a detailed description of the problem(s) you are having, contact name, and phone number.

7. Why won't my FCI CD autorun?

Double click on "My Computer", Click on your CDROM drive, and double click on "Autorun.exe".

Then wait a few seconds for it to bring up the install interface.

8. Why do I get an error like "Error loading Cygwin1.dll" when trying to run a complied C/C++ file?

You will need to set the PATH Variable (Refer to the "Help-Docs\cygwin.txt" for how-to information). Then restart your computer to get the PATH variable set.

9. Why do I get an error like "Can't find javac.exe" when trying to compile a JAVA file?

Your PATH variable may not be set to the correct path. (Refer to Help-Doc\j2se-sdk.txt for how-to information)

10. I have a previous intall of jGrasp on my computer, but when I installed the new version it gives me an error when I try to compile.

You will need to remove a directory called ".grasp_settings". For Windows 95/98/ME look in C:\Windows\.grasp-settings or for Windows 2000/XP look in C:\Documents and Settings\Your USERNAME\.grasp-settings.