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Setting up your work environment

Where do I save my files?

• Flash drive You should have a flash drive where you save the files you're working on for this class.
• Backup You should maintain a backup of the files you have on your flash drive. I strongly suggest you use OneDrive, but the choice is up to you.

What software do I use?

Option 1: Use Spartan Greensky You can use the LLC Williams desktop environment in Spartan GreenSky to access the necessary software to do your work

Option 2: Download the software Alternately, you can download the necessary software to use on your own computer

• Use your text editor for HTML or CSS work
  • Mac: BBEdit http://www.barebones.com/products/textwrangler/download.html
  • PC: Notepad++ https://notepad-plus-plus.org/download/v6.8.3.html
• Use the Firefox web browser to view the html documents you create
  • Mac: https://www.mozilla.org/firefox/
  • PC: https://www.mozilla.org/firefox/
• Use your FTP client to put files on your student web space
  • Mac: Cyberduck https://cyberduck.io (Click on the link labeled "Download" under the big yellow duck.)
  • PC: WinSCP http://winscp.net/ (Click on "Go to Download page" and then click "Installation package.")
• Keep file names all lowercase.
  • No: GrilledCheeseSandwich.html
  • Yes: grilledcheesesandwich.html
• Use hyphens or underscores instead of spaces in file names.
  • No: grilled cheese sandwich.html
  • Yes: grilled-cheese-sandwich.html
  • Yes: grilled_cheese_sandwich.html
• Troubleshoot any problems you may run into:
  1. Check the help sections of the sites where you download the software
  2. Google the problem that you've encountering, e.g. "How do you using "
  3. Tweet a request for help (using hashtags wisely). See if the software company has a support account on Twitter, and if they do, Tweet at them.
  4. Ask a fellow student
  5. Skype me (ProfGeorgeWilliams) or Tweet at me (@GeorgeOnline)

Step-by-step instructions

1. Create a folder on your flash drive called english318 or something similar
   • In this folder you will store various files and also subfolders
2. Inside your english318 folder, create these folders (i.e. subfolders):
   • TwineProject
   • Project1
   • Project2
   • Project3
   • Project4
3. Keep your files organized in the right folder, depending on which project they belong to.

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