Added linux install and extended VPN info

CUEH · Sep 16, 2021 · aa5288d2dd85aaab5c0ee08658bef8493d27a98f · aa5288d
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diff --git a/docs/anyconnect.md b/docs/anyconnect.md
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 ## Windows
 
+If you have AppsAnywhere, you will find Anyconnect installed.
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+If not, browse to <https://anyconnect.coventry.ac.uk> and follow the instructions.
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 ## Linux
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+The best option is to use the open-source client called "openconnect".
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+Install it with your package manager. For Debian-based systems, this will likely be `sudo apt install openconnect` and for Arch-like systems it will be `sudo pacman -S anyconnect`.  Last time I used an RPM-based system it was Red Hat, before Fedora was a thing, so I won't try to advise on this. If anyone wants to send me the magic words, I will include them here.
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+Once installed, use `sudo openconnect anyconnect.coventry.ac.uk`.
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+You **might** be asked for your local password if you haven't recently used `sudo`. But after that, you **will** be asked for your university username and password. This will be the first part of your e-mail, before the @.
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diff --git a/docs/linux.md b/docs/linux.md
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+# Linux
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+This used to need a lot of documentation. Now it needs a few clicks.
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+Google official guide: <https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/9145439?hl=en-GB>
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+The key steps are:
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+!!! quote "Enable Linux Support (Extract from the Google docs)"
+     On your Chromebook, at the bottom right, select the time.
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+     Select Settings ⚙ and then Advanced and then Developers.
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+     Next to ‘Linux development environment’, select Turn on.
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+     Follow the on-screen instructions. Setup can take 10 minutes or more.
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+     A terminal window opens. You have a Debian 10 (Buster) environment. You can run Linux commands, install more tools using the APT package manager and customise your shell.
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   - 'University WiFi - Phoenix-Net': 'phoenix_net.md'
   - 'Connetcing to the University VPN - Cisco AnyConnect':  'anyconnect.md'
   - 'Powerwashing': 'powerwash.md'
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+  - 'Enabling Linux': 'linux.md'
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