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R AppStream - EVS 514 - Fall 2022

These directions are for the use of R 4.1.3 via a web browser for EVS 514 Fall 2022
(instead of installing it on your own computer, or using a computer lab)

Get Help

For questions/help about the class, contact your instructor, Jessica Morgan <jmorgan3@uri.jessicamorgan@uri.edu>.  For technical issues, contact Chi Shen cshen@uri.edu .

Access R AppStream

  1. Go to https://myapps.microsoft.com
  2. Click "R AppStream for EVS514" 

    You may not see this icon until Monday October 31

  3. Click the R icon -- wait about 1-2 minutes for the session to start:


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Save Your Work to "Home Folder"

Be sure to save all your work in the "Home Folder"!

When saving and opening files, you can use the special "Home Folder".  This area persists across all AppStream sessions.

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If you need to upload to the Home Folder from your own computer:

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Session Time Limits

  • If you accidentally close your browser/session, you can reconnect if you do so within 15 minutes.
  • Idle sessions will be automatically ended after 30 minutes.
  • The maximum single session length is 8 hours.  You will be warned to save your work 5 minutes before reaching this limit.  If you need to continue working, save your work, end the session, then start another session.

Ending Your Session

There are no special directions for ending your AppStream session.  You can just close your browser window / tab.

If you are using a public / shared / lab computer, remember to log yourself out of any relevant accounts!


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