New IT websites for people arriving, leaving K-State
by the editors, InfoTech Tuesday
published May 10, 2005
Two new K-State websites debuted this week.
Welcome to IT at K-State
is geared toward new users of K-State's IT
resources. It covers facts on connecting to K-State's network and
protecting PCs and
laptops. It also links to the
Buying a Computer for College site
with recommendations for 2005.
The Preparing to Leave K-State
website provides a Top Five list of to do's and frequently
asked questions about what happens to IT privileges when students
graduate or leave, and when individuals terminate their K-State employment.
Buying a Computer for College website updated
by B. Edwards, Computing and Network Services
published May 10, 2005
The Buying a Computer for College website
was updated today with computer specifications for 2005. The site has
also
been streamlined to include only introductory information and the chart of
computer recommendations, with links to related resources elsewhere. A
paper copy of the brochure will be available soon.
Great deals on Apple computers
online and at computer store
by C. Loehr, K-State Student Union Computer Store
published May 10, 2005
Apple recently released upgraded G5's and iMacs. With these upgrades,
they have reduced the price on previous models. A 17-inch iMac G5 with
combo drive is as low as $899. A G5 DP 1.8GHz tower is as low as
$1,499. If a K-State unit needs 20 or more machines, even better pricing is
available.
Apple has reduced the price of the 20" Cinema Display to $699. and
the 23" Cinema HD to $1,299.
These prices are available while supplies last at Apple. To see the
reduced pricing online and the models Apple is selling:
- Visit the
Apple Store routing page.
- Click on the appropriate link in either "Shop for yourself" or "Shop
for your School", and follow the prompts.
- When you get to the store homepage, click on the red "SAVE" tag in the side column.
- On the "Special Deals" page, click on the gray "Sale" tab.
- When the headline below the tab says "Apple Products on Sale", you'll
see the models available and the reduced prices.
The Union Computer Store
has some of the previous generation iMacs in stock at the lower prices.
Call the store at (785) 532-7319 if you have questions or want the store
to order any computers for you.
Free Summer Institute on Distance Learning Aug. 3-4
by R. Caffey, Office of Mediated Education
published May 10, 2005
SIDLIT 2005 will be held August 3-4 (Wed-Thu)
at Johnson County Community College in Overland Park.
This is the Summer Institute on Distance Learning, a free conference
aimed at faculty "in the trenches" who are using IT.
The schedule of presentations will be available soon.
SIDLIT annually attracts 200+ online faculty, administrators,
tech support staff, student services staff, and librarians as
participants. Registration is free but space is limited. In past
years, space has filled up quickly. You can now complete an
online registration form to reserve your seat. See the
SIDLIT 2005 website.
Computer store has original Apple Airport cards
by C. Loehr, Union Computer Store
published May 10, 2005
The Union Computer Store has recently been able to obtain the original Apple Airport cards.
These are the 802.11b cards (part number M7600LL/E). These cards are previous to the current
Airport Extreme cards, and will fit many older Macs that are Airport-ready.
The store has not had them in stock for almost a year, as they are
extremely hard to find since Apple discontinued their retail price list.
These cards are priced at $79 each,
since the store was able to keep the price down by buying in quantity.
(If ordered individually, the cost would have been $105 each.)
The cards are brand new and in static wrap. No fancy box,
instructions, or drivers included (not normally needed anyway).
| Q/A: IT questions from K-Staters |
by the editors, InfoTech Tuesday
published May 10, 2005
Is there a size limit on e-mail at K-State?
K-State puts limits on central e-mail (e-mail delivered to @ksu.edu addresses) in order
to maximize disk space and expedite delivery. The limits are
- 10 megabytes maximum per e-mail message, including any attachments
- 20 megabytes maximum per e-mail Inbox (see quotas)
As always, it's good practice to clean out
your InBox and delete your e-mail trash often.
Have a question or comment?
TellTuesday@ksu.edu.
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K-State's WIN website
by the editors, InfoTech Tuesday
published May 10, 2005
The Wildcat Information Network at K-State (win.ksu.edu)
is an online community for the students. Some parts are open to everyone,
such as the News section (which even includes
SIRT news).
Find a good site? TellTuesday@ksu.edu.
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