15-213/18-243 Introduction to Computer Systems: FAQ

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Generic Questions

  • How can I get help in 15-213?

    We're glad you asked! You can always email us at 15-213-staff@cs.cmu.edu or stop by office hours.


    The executable bit is not set. Run "chmod +x <filename>" to set the executable bit. This problem may occur if you extract the handout tarball on a Windows machine. Always extract the handout on a Linux machine.

  • How do I extract a tarball on a Linux machine?
