Whats a UNIX account and why do I need one?
Your UNIX account is your primary UCSD network account. It handles your email and provides other services such as file storage, website hosting, and almost anything Internet related. Your UNIX account enables you to register for a ResNet connection, access course website and computing resources, access your UCSD email, access the UCSD wireless network, and authenticate when using services that require a fee (such as laser printing).