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

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

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

Managed Desktops with WSL-ROS Pre-Installed

WSL-ROS is pre-installed on all machines in the following Campus Computer Rooms:

  • The Diamond:
    • Computer Rooms 1, 2 & 4
    • Short Term Loan Laptops in Computer Room 5
    • 40 dedicated WSL-ROS laptops (made available in Computer Room 5 during the COM2009 lab sessions)
  • North Campus PC Room
  • The Information Commons:
    • Classrooms 3 and 4
    • Computers on Floors 1, 2, 3, 4 (including Northlights and Pavillion), and Floor 6
  • Remote Desktops:

Managed Desktops with WSL-ROS Available

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

  • Sir Frederick Mappin Building:
    • Room F110
    • Heartspace Room E095

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