CFS for OS X is available to all Brown users on the Brown Campus.

CFS for OS X (vendor: Brown University) provides a connection and mount points to Brown University Campus File Services (CFS). CFS resides on UNIX servers running DCE/DFS.

Use is restricted to Brown University faculty, staff, and students on the Brown campus.

This software is provided "as is" without any warranty of any kind. The user assumes responsibility for all risk and consequences of proper and improper use of this software and related materials.

By downloading this software you agree to these limitations.

1. Verify that you are running Macintosh OS 10.2 or later.
2. Download CFS using the link at the end of this section.
3. Double-click install_cfsforosx.dmg if it has not already mounted.
4. If it is not already open, double-click on "CFS for OS X 1.0."
5. Double-click "Brown CFS for OS X.mpkg."
6. Click Continue at the Welcome Screen.
7. Review the ReadMe and click Continue.
8. Select the disk to install to and click Continue.
9. Click Install to start the installation.
10. When the installation is complete, click Close.
11. Restart your Macintosh.

Click here to download CFS for Mac OS X

1. To connect to CFS, select "Connect to Server..." from the Go menu.
2. Enter "afp://mac.cfs.brown.edu" as the address and click Connect.
3. Enter your NetID and password and click Connect.
4. Select the volume labeled with your NetID and click OK.
   An icon will appear on your desktop labeled with your NetID.

Troubleshooting Tips:

If you encounter a system crash when attempting to mount your CFS volume:

• Mount the CFS volume using the Chooser (under Classic) to perform a backup and restore.
• When the computer appears to crash, click in some program window (other than the Finder) and use Command-Option-Escape to relaunch the Finder.