Symantec ends Norton AntiVirus 7.x support
for Windows
by R. Cheung and T. White, Computing and Network Services
published March 29, 2005
Symantec will drop support of its Norton AntiVirus (NAV) 7.5 and 7.6 for Windows after March 31
(see Jan. 25 InfoTech Tuesday).
Once NAV 7.x is no longer supported, those operating systems will have no protection from new virus threats.
If your computer is still running NAV 7.x, upgrade it immediately to the current version of Symantec AntiVirus
(SAV CE 9.0.1.1000) which is on the antivirus download site.
K-State policy requires current, effective, active antivirus software on all computers
attached to the campus network (see the policy
Security for Information, Computing and Network Resources).
K-State administrators can download and test the new version of Symantec AntiVirus (SAV CE 9.0.3.1000)
prior to the public release. See the system administrators'
SAV support page.
Questions about the upgrade should be directed to your departmental technical support,
the K-State IT Help Desk, or your
SIRT representative.
InfoCommons upgrades during spring break
by R. Satterlee, Computing and Network Services
published March 29, 2005
Several technology upgrades took place in the K-State InfoCommons during Spring Break.
For starters, the six-plex computer pods on the second floor of Hale Library
had an ethernet connectivity upgrade. These 48 computers
east of the Reference Desk are now configured at 100 MB data speeds.
This will result in better performance and stability for InfoCommons
users, as well as improving the network infrastructure.
A UniPrint printstation with a new Hewlett Packard 8150 laser
printer has been installed in the Weigel Library InfoCommons in
Seaton 323. This printer configuration matches the current
one in the K-State InfoCommons in Hale Library and the university computer labs.
Students still have free printing ($10 per semester, $5 during the summer)
available at these printstation locations. Additional printouts can be
purchased at these locations using a K-State ID card.
Media Development Center upgrades
during spring break
by E. Perez, Information Technology Assistance Center
published March 29, 2005
The Media Development Center in 313B Hale Library got a facelift during spring break with eight
new Gateway computers with flat-screen LCD monitors in the scanning area. The digital video editing area gained
two new Apple G5's, and two new Gateway computers with 23" LCD displays.
K-State students and employees can use of any of the workstations in the center for
non-commercial, academic purposes. See the MDC website
and call (785) 532-7422 for details.
April 6 preview of computer upgrades
coming this summer
by R. Satterlee, Computing and Network Services
published March 29, 2005
In anticipation of this summer's upgrades in the university computing labs, K-State InfoCommons,
and technology classrooms, a presentation is scheduled 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 6, in the Hale
Library Hemisphere Room (fifth floor).
The one-hour presentation is open to the K-State community and will cover
- Upgrades planned for these computing environments
- Who benefits from the upgrades
- When the upgrades are scheduled to take place
April 12 Autodesk presentation
by K. Leonard, Computing and Network Services
published March 29, 2005
A new Autodesk product release is expected
in late June and will be a comprehensive upgrade of the currently licensed products.
Gary Regal, Autodesk regional education manager, and John Olson, Avatech
Solutions education manager, will be on campus 10 a.m.-noon April 12 (Tue) in Hale 114
to provide an overview of the new products.
K-State has an ACES (Autodesk Comprehensive Education Solution) site license
covering most Autodesk products. A consortium of K-State colleges and
departments contribute annually to the $27,500 renewal fee.
Those interested in instituting student licensing of
Autodesk products should also plan to attend the meeting.
Olson would also appreciate the opportunity for site visits to units to see how
the software is being used.
Contact Kathy Leonard (532-4926, kantink@ksu.edu)
to schedule site visits.
TEVAL and IDEA systems continue on paper
for spring 2005
by V. Clegg, Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
published March 29, 2005
The paper version of the TEVAL Student Rating System will continue to be
available during this spring semester. An online version of the TEVAL
System is scheduled for introduction in the fall 2005 semester. At that
time, both the online version and the paper version will be available, and
faculty will be able to choose whether to use one or the other. The two
paper versions of the IDEA System will continue to be available.
Note the following points for spring 2005:
- The TEVAL faculty information form has been revised to include a
new section for the faculty member's eID. This section must be
completed before the evaluation can be processed. Failure to do so will
simply result in a delay in processing the TEVAL report.
- The content of the TEVAL report has not changed. However, the
format of the report is somewhat different.
Reminder: "Apple Production Suite" seminar March 30
by C. Loehr, K-State Student Union Computer Store
published March 29, 2005
K-State faculty/staff are invited to attend a free Apple seminar "From Capture to Compositing, and Everything in Between"
1-4 p.m. March 30 (Wed) in the K-State Student Union Little Theatre
(first floor, across from the computer store). Seating is limited, so attendees must
register online.
This interactive session will cover use of all the tools in Apple's Production Suite --
Final Cut Pro HD, DVD Studio Pro, Motion, Shake, and Logic.
Other topics will be covered as well, and supporting event documentation will be provided to all participants.
TechBytes April 1: Microsoft PowerPoint
by C. Rodriguez, Information Technology Assistance Center
published March 29, 2005
Are you tired of that same old and boring PowerPoint
presentation? Come learn how to make your Powerpoint more
lively and interactive. "Making PowerPoint Presentations More Powerful" will cover topics such as:
- Embedding and working with media content (video clips, audio clips, and actions)
- Making a presentation interactive rather than static/hierarchical (adding hyperlinks within
slideshows or to other slideshows; incorporating actions that load demo's
and tutorials; linking to websites and off-site media content, etc.)
- Tailoring the presentation on-the-fly
- Providing spin-off and supplemental content for issues that arise when a teacher is in the middle of a presentation
For information about TechBytes, visit the TechBytes website.
| On the spot: IT questions from K-Staters |
by the editors, InfoTech Tuesday
published March 29, 2005
Where is K-State's graduation schedule?
K-State actually calls it the "commencement" schedule. You can easily find it by
typing either "graduation" or "commencement" in the K-State Search box found on most webpages.
Commencement schedules are maintained by the Registrar's Office, and are located at
www.ksu.edu/registrar/c_d.
Have a question or comment?
TellTuesday@ksu.edu.
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Macromedia's new interactive tutorials
by the editors, InfoTech Tuesday
published March 295, 2005
Macromedia has launched a new interactive tutorial center which
features interactive multimedia tutorials, demos, and seminars. See the
Interactive Tutorials page
on topics such as Flash, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, Contribute, ColdFusion, and Director.
Find a good site? TellTuesday@ksu.edu.
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