Warning: Before you buy an iPhone...
by Eric Dover, Information Technology Assistance Center
published July 3, 2007
Before you run out and get a new iPhone, there are some things you need
to know. For starters, AT&T does not offically have cellphone service in Manhattan. This
poses two big challenges:
- You will not be able to activate an iPhone with a Manhattan address, as a billing address is required in an
AT&T-covered area.
- You will not be able to move your Manhattan phone number to AT&T. Federal regulations state that
cellphone numbers can only be moved to a cellphone carrier that provides mobile service in the area.
Secondly, there is a way to get an iPhone and get it working if you live in Manhattan -- but it requires extra steps and
use of a residential address during activation that resides in an AT&T-covered area. You will also end
up with a phone number that is not a local Manhattan number, and you will not be able to
get one until AT&T officially brings its mobile service to Manhattan -- which could be within months or never.
Lastly, and this is better news, AT&T is building cell towers in this area. So far, the coverage is pretty good
in most parts of town. This means that Manhattanites may -- and this is a big "may" -- be able to get an iPhone sometime
in the coming months without jumping through hoops to get it working.
If you want a Manhattan number on an iPhone, or if you want to port your existing number and you want as
few headaches as possible, seriously consider waiting until AT&T brings their service to Manhattan.
And realize that may or may not happen any time soon.
New admissions system goes live at K-State
by Aimee Hagedorn, Information Technology Assistance Center
published July 3, 2007
The implementation of the admissions module of K-State's new student information system was completed the first week of June.
This is the first step of the phased plan for the student information system, which is on target for completion in July 2008.
The admissions module will be used by administrative staff to process student applications for the Fall 2008 semester.
It has many new features that will streamline the student application and admit process,
and allow for data to be stored and organized more efficiently.
With this module completed, the project timeline for the new student information system is
- Financial Aid module, February 2008
- Student Enrollment module, March 2008
- Student Financials module, June 2008
Once completed, the new student information system will replace the legacy student system,
Financial Aid Management System, Billing and Receivables System, and departmental systems.
Follow the progress of the LASER Project by visiting laser.k-state.edu.
$17.76 all-in-one photo printer sale July 3-7
by Chris Loehr, K-State Student Union Computer Store
published July 3, 2007. updated 3:26 p.m. July 3, 2007
In honor of Independence Day, the K-State Student Union Computer Store is selling
more than 100 Canon PIXMA MP160 all-in-one photo printers for $17.76 each (plus tax) today through Saturday, July 3-7.
(The store will be closed July 4.) The same printer is currently
selling on Amazon
for $80.99. The store will ship purchased printers for an additional $10 each.
For more details, contact the store at 785-532-7319, computerstore@k-state.edu.
Editor's 3 p.m. update: The store reports it has sold out of all the printers
in a record 45 minutes, due to this news article.
Access to Libraries' online catalogs now uses eID
by Marjorie Devlin, K-State Libraries
published July 3, 2007
In late June, K-State Libraries implemented a secure sign-in process that
now uses a patron’s K-State eID to access their personal information
(books checked out, items on request, fines and fees, etc.).
This means library users no longer need to use their Social
Security number to access patron information when using the online
catalog. Use of Social Security numbers to access information has long
been an ID security concern for our users and the library staff.
Patrons who do not have a valid K-State eID can still use their
last name and Social Security number to access patron information. The
website is secured via SSL. Those who have problems signing in can use these troubleshooting tips:
- If you cannot sign in using your eID, try using your Social Security
number. If that works, there may be problems with your eID. Call the IT Help Desk, 785-532-7722, to troubleshoot
eID/password issues.
- If you have to use your last name and Social Security number and you still
can’t sign in, call the Libraries' circulation desk. Your patron record
may not be set up correctly.
- If you have other access problems, call the IT Help Desk at 785-532-7722.
Mark/Space, a Mac sync software for PDAs
by Eric Dover, Information Technology Assistance Center
published July 3, 2007
If you've been looking for an application for the Mac that will allow you
to sync your Palm Pilot, Windows Mobile, or BlackBerry-based device with your Mac
applications, Mark/Space may have an answer. The Missing Sync
application brings many of the syncing-integration components that Mac users
of PDAs may have been searching for. For more information, check out
www.markspace.com.
iBank, a Mac financial-tracking program
by Eric Dover, Information Technology Assistance Center
published July 3, 2007
If you've been looking for a good financial-tracking program for the Mac,
check out IGG Software's iBank software.
It offers many of the features of Quicken and even imports data from popular financial applications
-- but in a stylish Mac way. iBank is a universal binary application, so it will work
on PowerPC and Intel-based Macs equally as well.
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