IT webpages updated to address Vista questions
by Betsy Edwards and Aimee Hagedorn, Information Technology Assistance Center
published June 19, 2007
The Windows Vista overview
and the Buying a Computer for
College webpages have been updated to reflect current
information on the use of Windows operating systems at K-State. K-State's
upcoming release of Trend Micro OfficeScan 8.0 antivirus software is
compatible with Windows Vista, and all Vista versions will be able to
connect to the K-State network. When buying a new computer, the
university recommends Windows Vista Business and Windows Vista Ultimate.
YouTube videos now on many mobile phone services
by Eric Dover, Information Technology Assistance Center
published June 19, 2007
For everyone craving to watch YouTube videos on their mobile phones, YouTube
this past weekend opened up their mobile site to all service providers.
Previously this service was only available through Verizon, but their
exclusive hold on this service recently expired. Currently, the YouTube
mobile site is free, but K-Staters will want to make sure they have an unlimited
data plan from their mobile provider.
One downside is that some phones may not be compatible with this service. Also note the current mobile site
only offers hand-picked video content, but it is still worth a look-see. Pop over to
m.youtube.com from your mobile phone to check out the mobile side of YouTube.
Security update for Apple Safari 3.0 beta Windows browser
by Eric Dover, Information Technology Assistance Center
published June 19, 2007
Last week Apple released a security update for their Safari browser for
Windows. It closes the holes that were pointed out within a few days of the
beta version's release. If you downloaded the Safari for Windows browser,
go to your Start menu, select All Programs, and run the Apple Software Update wizard.
Or head over to www.apple.com/safari to download the updated version.
Systems coordinator job opening in ISO
by John Streeter, Information Systems Office
published June 19, 2007
The Information Systems Office seeks to fill a systems coordinator position for recruiting and admissions.
A bachelor's degree and five years of applications development experience are required. A combination of
Oracle 9i/10g Database and Microsoft SQL Server experience is a plus. Salary will be commensurate with
experience ($58,000-$60,500). This is a technical leadership position that will be involved in the support
of both Oracle/PeopleSoft Campus Solutions and Talisma CRM for Student Recruiting.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications should call 785-532-4758, e-mail
iso@k-state.edu, or see the ISO employment page
for the position description and application procedures.
Screening begins July 15 and continues until the position is filled.
IT survey results: Primary K-State e-mail account
by Aimee Hagedorn, Information Technology Assistance Center
published June 19, 2007
Results from this year's IT Services Satisfaction Survey are shared in InfoTech Tuesday and on the
IT surveys webpage. The results will be used to improve IT at K-State.
This week's IT services survey question:
Which of the following e-mail accounts do you use as your primary
K-State e-mail?
| Used as primary K-State e-mail account |
Number |
| K-State e-mail (address ends with @ksu.edu or @k-state.edu) |
1,224 (87.24%) |
| Another K-State e-mail (address ends with @_____.ksu.edu or @_____.k-state.edu) |
84 (5.99%) |
| E-mail forwarded to a non-K-State account |
160 (11.4%) |
| No Response |
8 (0.57%) |
Security tip: Why fast patching is important
by Harvard Townsend, IT security officer
published June 19, 2007
On Tuesday, June 12, Microsoft released its usual second-Tuesday-of-the-month
June security patches. Last week's
security tip of the week encouraged you
to make sure your computer got the patches and that you rebooted so they could take affect.
The importance of applying patches as quickly as possible was
underscored soon thereafter. A few hours after
Microsoft released the patches, code that exploits two of the 15 vulnerabilities fixed by the patches
was posted on the Internet, according to a
Computerworld article.
Once exploit code is posted, hackers quickly incorporate it into their malware to attack systems. So, please:
- Apply patches promptly when they become available.
- Make sure you reboot the computer if the patch requires it.
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