infotech.NEWS
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AV/ITV
+ AV services on the move Oct 03
+ AV services updated April 04
+ Portable ITV unit expands service on campus May 04
+ Digital video editing station added Sept 04
+ Laptops available for rental Sept 04
+ ITV options expanded on campus Nov 04
Classroom technology
+ Classroom technology updates Nov 03
+ Survey requests lead to changes in classrooms Oct 04
+ New "Student Response Systems" planned for classrooms March 05
+ Pilot study aimed at improving classroom technology April 05
+ Turning Technologies becomes UMD standard for Student Response Systems Sept 05
+ Pilot study aimed at improving classroom technology Sept 05
+ Email update: separate servers for on and off campus use Oct 03
+ Email virus checking expanded Nov 03
+ Check your email settings for best performance Dec 03
+ New email system in place Feb 04
+ Spam Q & A April 04
+ Mulberry 3 offers new features Feb 05
+ "Greylisting" added to improve anti-spam strategies March 05
+ Why are we seeing more spam? Nov 05
+ Secure email settings required by Summer 2006 Dec 05
ITSS: staff, rates, Help Desk, policies
+ Don't go to jail for a song Oct 03
+ Proposed ITSS rates decrease for FY2004-05 April 04
+ New ITSS employee May 04
+ New ITSS staff Sept 04
+ ITSS staff/services relocated Sept 04
+ Help Desk calls up during summer, early fall Nov 04
+ New ITSS staff Dec 04
+ Long distance calling rates to be refunded March 05
+ Appropriate Use policy revised March 05
+ New customer service team implemented March 05
+ Proposed rates for 2005-2006 April 05
+ New University standard for using SSN April 05
+ ITSS Staff Changes Sept 05
+ Policy on Appropriate Use of Information Technology is updated Sept 05
+ New ITSS Staff Member Oct 05
Macintosh: AUFs, AppleTalk, printing
+ Printing via IP with Macs Sept 03
+ Connecting to Appletalk servers with OS 10.3 (Panther) Dec 03
+ Macintosh OSX licensing offered Feb 04
+ OSX licensing available to campus March 04
+ Macintosh AUFS services discontinued Feb 05
+ AppleTalk zones going away in 2006 Feb 05
+ Upcoming system changes: Appletalk zones April 05
+ Apple releases Tiger (OSX10.4) May 05
Network: AppleTalk, FTP, Netreg, surveillance cameras
+ Systems & network upgraded Sept 03
+ NetReg: Automated network registration Oct 04
+ Summer upgrades: central systems, network and labs Sept 04
+ Domain name expanded to include duluth.umn.edu March 05
+ FTP and telnet access to be restricted March 05
+ AppleTalk zones going away in 2006 March 05
+ Upcoming system changes: Telnet/FTP restrictions April 05
+ NetReg: Automated Network Registration Sept 05
+ Network Architecture Improvements Nov 05
+ Surveillance Cameras on campus Dec 05
+ AppleTalk zones going away in 2006 Dec 05
Novell: Server, software, printing
+ New password requirements meet security standards Sept 04
+ Contribute 3 available on Office Server March 05
+ Novell Office Server to be upgraded May 05
+ Novell Office Server to be upgraded Sept 05
+ Novell Office Server conversion beginning Dec 05
Samba
+ Samba for Mac OSX - an alternative to AUFS Nov 03
+ Samba services updated for security Dec 04
Security: Standards, passwords, VPN
+ VPN client ready for Mac OSX Nov 03
+ New password requirements meet security standards Sept 04
+ And the password is... Oct 04
+ Top ten reasons NOT to share your account or password Nov 04
+ Security precautions for wireless users May 04
+ Requirements change for University passwords Feb 05
+ Changes in University password policies March 05
+ Securing Private Data March 05
+ Securing private data May 05
Security: Virus, spyware, phishing
+ Updates for Mac Norton Anti-virus Oct 03
+ Virus problems a sign of the times Oct 03
+ Computer assessment & update service Nov 03
+ Removing spyware, adware and pop ups Nov 03
+ Patch new computers off-line Nov 03
+ Tips for safe computing Nov 03
+ Phishing scams on the rise Dec 03
+ Updating and using Norton Anti-virus Feb 04
+ Yes, there are more viruses March 04
+ Keeping sensitive data secure March 04
+ Security for all: New standards raise the bar May 04
+ Computer assessment service provides security updates May 04
+ Virus protection for Macs: Do I need it? May 04
+ Viruses, worms and other threats Sept 04
+ Phishing scams return Sept 04
+ Three-tier approach filters thousands of spam and virus emails dailyNov 04
+ Email block lists control the spread of spam Nov 04
+ Security awareness lacking among U.S. computer users Nov 04
+ New tools needed to fight increased spyware Feb 05
+ Vulnerability in Symantec AntiVirus (SAV) March 05
+ SUS simplifies updates, increases security March 05
+ Securing desktop and laptop computers April 05
+ Marketscore poses security risk May 05
+ Phishing scams Oct 05
Services: Assessments, Document Imaging, Programming
+ Document imaging available on campus Dec 03
+ Document imaging can streamline your workflow Sept 04
+ Document Imaging Available Oct 05
+ Computer Assessment Services Nov 05
+ Other ITSS services Nov 05
Software
+ Campus agreement provides MS software Oct 03
+ SPSS 12 and Contribute available on Office ServerNov 03
+ Free software and tools for faculty March 04
+ Adding events to Corporate Time Calendar March 04
+ Microsoft Campus Agreement provides suite of software April 04
+ ITSS offers campus Software Update Service Sept 04
+ Updated Microsoft software available Oct 04
+ Software Update Service - should you try it? Oct 04
+ Recommended solutions for campus technology updated Feb 05
+ Favorite browsers and email clients March 05
+ UMD calendar users need to move to UMCal April 05
+ Fileinfo program simplifies system file management April 05
+ Microsoft software license program for students Sept 05
+ Music and video options for students Sept 05
+ Rhapsody available for OSX Dec 05
+ Firefox 1.5 update Dec 05
Student Computing: Labs, STAC, Multimedia Hub
+ Changes made in labs Sept 03
+ Macintosh labs converting to OSX March 04
+ Lab software list released April 04
+ Changes made in student computing labs for spring April 04
+ Summer upgrades: central systems, network and labs Sept 04
+ Desktop authentication added in labs Nov 04
+ ITSS computer labs switching to Windows XP for fall 2005 April 05
+ Process updated for requesting lab software April 05
+ Improvements to student computing labs Sept 05
+ Multimedia hub update Sept 05
+ Student Technology Assistance Center (STAC) Sept 05
Telephone
+ IP telephone service implemented March 04
+ Lower campus phone service upgraded with IP phones Dec 04
+ Long distance calling rates to be refunded March 05
+ Planning starts for new voice mail system April 05
+ Update on voicemail replacement project Sept 05
VDIL
+ Viz Lab Presents showcases research efforts Oct 03
+ VDIL web site offers new options March 04
+ News from the VDIL Oct 04
+ Vizlab Presents Oct 05
Wireless
+ Wireless coverage expanded Sept 03
+ Wireless authentication expanded Feb 04
+ Security precautions for wireless users May 04
+ Wireless plan adopted for campus Feb 05
Workshops: Training, classes, listservs
+ New technology listserv created for students Oct 03
+ Email lists offer variety of info Dec 03
+ Faculty Tech & Portfolio camps planned Nov 03
+ Fall workshops and seminars lined up Oct 04
+ Student Technology Assistance Center opens Feb 05
WWW: Server, WebDrop, WebCT, eGradebook, Portfolio
+ New eGradebook released Sept 03
+ Web Design Update wins award Oct 03
+ Web development services offered to campus Oct 03
+ New UMD templates ready Sept 03
+ Using streaming video at UMD Feb 04
+ Portfolio storage increased Feb 04
+ New version of WebCT rolled out Oct 04
+ UMD web server to be upgraded Dec 04
+ New version of Webdrop Folder released Feb 05
+ UThink blogging comes to UMD March 05
+ Sawmill provides analysis of web server stats May 05
+ UMD portal for easy access to web resources Sept 05
+ facultyEtools: WebCT Vista Oct 05
+ facultEtools: eGradebook Nov 05
+ facultEtools: Web Crossing Dec 05
+ Guidelines for using Facebook, MySpace, blogs, etc. Dec 05