More reader-friendly changes to newsletter
by the editors, InfoTech Tuesday
published Jan. 25, 2005
In response to reader feedback, more changes have been added to
InfoTech Tuesday. Most noticably, direct links have been added in
each 2005 issue to "previous" and "next" issues (see above). Readers can
thus move from one issue to the next without jumping back to the index
of past issues. Relatedly, the "Past issues" page has been renamed
"Archive" and will be updated to include current articles after each new
issue is published. Finally, one reader noted the archive fails to
show when the newsletter is NOT published (during spring break and holiday
break), and that has been rectified.
Deadline to remove Win 95/NT 3.51/earlier
extended to Feb. 18
by K-State Security Incident Response Team
published Jan. 25, 2005
In December 2004, a memo was sent to all K-State deans, directors, and
department
heads, notifying them that Symantec AntiVirus 7.6 support will end
in March. The memo stated that these machines could be "placed
behind a firewall".
The Security Incident Response Team has re-evaluated the security risk
of having these computers
behind a firewall -- which would only provide protection from worms
and leave these systems vulnerable to any type of
viral attack -- and determined that a firewall is not enough protection.
All computers running Windows 95, NT 3.51,
or earlier operating systems must be either upgraded to a newer, supported
version of the operating system or permanently removed from the campus
network. The deadline to remove these systems from the campus network
was Feb. 1, but that has been extended to Feb. 18.
Reminder: Password deadline is Feb. 9
by B. Edwards, Computing and Network Services
published Jan. 25, 2005
Wednesday, Feb. 9, is the deadline for all K-Staters to change the
password on their eID for spring 2005. To change it, sign in at
eid.k-state.edu and select the password
"change" link
on your eProfile page. For security purposes, passwords cannot be reused
within a two-year period.
If you can't remember your password or think of a new one, the
Password FAQs page
has answers to commonly asked questions.
LASER Project update: Financial team begins training
by A. Hagedorn, Information Technology Assistance Center
published Jan. 25, 2005. updated Jan. 26 at 8:49 a.m.
Last week the Financial Information System (FIS) team began their two-month
series of introductory information sessions about the new application. Hands-on
training will begin this spring, with FIS set to go live in July.
All campus
constituents are invited to attend the information sessions, but must
register online since attendance is limited.
Register today
at the FIS sessions page.
For more information about the
LASER project, visit laser.ksu.edu.
Free training on Hewlett-Packard calculators
by L. McClellan, Hewlett-Packard Co.
published Jan. 25, 2005
Did you know that HP has free training for educators,
students, and professionals on its calculators?
Go to www.hp.com/calculators
and register for these:
- Virtual classrooms:
HP is hosting eight new virtual classrooms (Canada and U.S.). These classes
are set in "real time" with an instructor
always on-hand throughout the session to answer questions and to
introduce new, unscheduled topics to the
"virtual class". Topics include introduction to finance;
pre-calculus; algebra I and II; and solving for electronic circuit applications.
- On-demand online courses:
HP is offering interactive, self-paced
Web modules (in English). The courses
range from topics in pre-algebra, calculus, and statistics, through
figuring return on investment, bond yields,
and mortgage loan amortization. Initial courses are for the
HP39g+ graphing calculator, which is aimed at
high schools, and HP's line of financial calculators: the HP10bII, HP17bII+, HP12c and HP12c Platinum.
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published Jan. 25, 2005
Why can't I access the library databases from my home computer?
I connect via a local Internet Service Provider.
To access KSU Libraries' databases, you must be logged into CATnet from
catnet.ksu.edu/myaccount.html.
This requires your eID and password.
For more information about accessing the library databases, review
the CATnet access page.
Questions about access to K-State IT resources can be sent to the
IT Help Desk, 532-7722, helpdesk@ksu.edu.
Have a question or comment?
TellTuesday@ksu.edu.
Answers are provided by the editors unless otherwise noted.
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Marketscore and "spyware" definition
published Jan. 25, 2005
In November 2004, InfoTech Tuesday ran an article on
Marketscore. In the coming weeks, you'll be hearing more about this
spyware-type application belonging to ComScore Networks. Until then, read
ComScore: Spyware or 'researchware'?
(Cnet news.com, Dec. 20, 2004)
about the interesting battle shaping up over the definition of what
"spyware" really is.
Find a good site? TellTuesday@ksu.edu.
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