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Accessing WSL-ROS2 from A University Managed Desktop Computer on Campus

Applicable to: Students who do not have a Windows 10 or 11 personal computer.

The WSL-ROS2 environment is available on a range of managed desktop computers across The University of Sheffield Campus.

In the Diamond

WSL-ROS2 is pre-installed on all machines in the following Computer Rooms in the Diamond:

  • Computer Rooms 1, 2, 4 & 6
  • Short Term Loan Laptops in Computer Room 5
  • 40 dedicated WSL-ROS laptops (made available in Computer Room 5 during the COM2009 lab sessions)

Other Campus Computer Rooms

In addition to this, WSL-ROS2 can also be installed on all machines in the following additional Campus Computer Rooms (via Software Center):

  • The Information Commons:
    • Classrooms 3 and 4
    • Computers on Floors 1, 2, 3, 4 (including Northlights and Pavillion), and Floor 6
  • Sir Frederick Mappin Building:
    • Room F110
    • Heartspace Room E095

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