Student Equipment Return Requested

Students are reminded to return all computer equipment that was loaned from User Services (Computing Help Office). This includes wireless adapters, network switches, etc. Most of these were loaned to users in houses (& Golfview) with wireless access to use if there computer was not equipped with a wireless adapter. There were also some network switches loaned to residents so they could have more connections in their rooms. Equipment can dropped off at User Services in Murray Hall.

Senior Network Accounts Will Be Removed

Attention Graduating Seniors!

All 2008 graduates will have their network and email accounts purged on August 1st, 2008. It is recommended that you make a copy of your network files before leaving campus. Once the accounts are removed, your Allegheny email address will no longer be available and you will no longer have access to your network files. After 8/1/2008 the network files on hercules will be removed from the system to make room for incoming students. Your Allegheny email address and personal web pages will also be removed along with the network account. The email and network files are available now and will continue to be available until August 1st for access whether you are on campus or off. Use an FTP program to download your files to your personal computer. You may want to copy them to a CD-R so you have a permanent copy. Once your files are burned to a CD they are easily transported and stored. The User Services web site has instructions for using FTP to download your files.

Phil Reinhart

WebCT Server Down

User Services just learned that the WebCT server is down. The system administrator is currently addressing the problem. As more is known it will be posted on this site.

Cable TV Access Restored to North Villiage Building C

Cable TV Access has been restored in North Village.

Network access for Building C is still down. The network hardware that was effected by the water-main break is being checked out to determine the extent of the damages.

North Village Build C Without Cable TV and Network Access Until Further Notice

User Services was just notified that North Village Building C is without Cable TV and Network Access because of a water main break.

Updates will be posted on this Computing Services News Site as they come in.

New Allegheny ID cards

01/11/08
The new Allegheny ID cards will be handed out to the students at the Campus Center on Sunday 01/13 from 2pm-7pm and on Monday 01/14 through Wednesday 01/16 from 11am - 6pm
All other time, please pick up your new ID card from the Safety and Security Office.

Reminder of The Student Technology Group Meeting

Have thoughts or questions about computing at Allegheny? The Student Technology Group is a great forum for you share your ideas with other students AND representative from Computing Services. The group meets once a month to hear comments and suggestions about computing at Allegheny.

This month's topic is music downloading and the recent RIAA lawsuits on campus. We will look into a campus sponsored registration for a major music downloading site, such as Napster, Rhapsody or eMusic. STG will meet Monday Dec. 3 at 5 p.m. in Grounds for Change. Snacks are always provided. E-mail Richard Wozniak (wozniar@allegheny.edu) for more information.

Student Technology Group Meets in Grounds For Change on Dec 3rd

Have thoughts or questions about computing at Allegheny? The Student Technology Group is a great forum for you share your ideas with other students AND representative from Computing Services. The group meets once a month to hear comments and suggestions about computing at Allegheny.

This month's topic is music downloading and the recent RIAA lawsuits on campus. We will look into a campus sponsored registration for a major music downloading site, such as Napster, Rhapsody or eMusic. STG will meet Monday Dec. 3 at 5 p.m. in Grounds for Change. Snacks are always provided. E-mail Richard Wozniak (wozniar@allegheny.edu) for more information.

Seven Days Left to Reset Your Password

On September 17, 2007 the ability to log on public computers at Allegheny College using the "gator" log on will no longer be possible.

All users who have not done so already, need to go to the online form and change their password to something new based on the following rules.
1. Your password must be between 8 and 20 characters long.
2. You must include at least one of each of the following:
* Uppercase letter
* Lowercase letter
* Number
* Non-alphanumeric character ( !, @, #, etc )

Once you have completed this form users will be able to log on to public computers, check email or ftp files using the same username and password. Questions or difficulties with this should be directed to User Services at ext 2755 or by email at computing@allegheny.edu.