Technology Services

Tag: News

  • GAC Squad – Thursday!

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    nsonsteb

    Need help registering your computer on the Gustavus (wired or wireless) network? Do you have virus related problems? Tomorrow, October 19th, the Gustavus Technology Helpline will be running its GAC Squad from 2:30-9:00pm in the Olin Computer Lab. During this time, the Technology Helpline will be helping students register their computers on the wired and…

  • Email/Home Directory Outage

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    nsonsteb

    Wednesday night, around 10:30pm, the servers that handle email/home directories went down, causing problems with checking email and accessing files stored on users’ home directories. At 11:00pm, all services were restored. If you have any questions, please contact the Technology Helpline at x6111.

  • SigmaPlot Error Message

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    jtwaddle

    SigmaPlot 10 is the newest version of the graphing software from SYSSTAT. It is used for several classes at Gustavus. It is currently installed on all of the public computer labs, kiosks, Multi-Media machines and some faculty computers. Gustavus currently has a Network License that allows ten concurrent users to use the application. This means…

  • Windows Updates

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    tami

    Microsoft released an update yesterday (9/26/2006) that addressed a known vulnerabiltiy with Internet Explorer. The vulnerability could potentially allow malicious code to be executed on a users computer, just by visiting an infected web site with Internet Explorer. For more details, please see ZDNet or Microsoft sites. Gustavus users will be prompted to install the…

  • Gustavus Email/Home Directory Quotas

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    nsonsteb

    As many of you know, Gustavus Adolphus College’s students, faculty, and staff have a limit to the amount of data (files, email, etc) they are able to save on the Gustavus server, otherwise known as your Home Directory. This limit is called your Quota. Many web-based email sites such as Yahoo!, Hotmail, or Gmail have…

  • International Center Switch Upgraded

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    tami

    Before 7 am this morning (Friday), the main switch that controls the network in the International Center was upgraded. International Center residents may need to reboot their computers. Other questions or concerns can be referred to the Technology Helpline at x6111.

  • Why we changed the desktops in labs

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    jlencion

    Have you ever wished that you could stay more informed with what is happening at Gustavus? Have you ever wished that there was an easier and quicker way to access Gustavus events and news? You are in luck Well, if you use a Windows computer or kiosk in one of the labs, you are in…

  • Network Maintenance Tonight

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    nsonsteb

    Taken from the Techannounce email sent today- “Today, September 15th, during GTS’ weekly maintenance period, which starts today, 5pm on Fridays, we will be upgrading the campus’ core network switch. Starting at 5pm, users will not be able to access the Internet, their e-mail, the Gustavus web page, etc. We estimate the transition will be…

  • Students- Need help registering your computer?

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    nsonsteb

    Need help registering your computer on the Gustavus network? On Thursdays during the month of September, between 1 and 4:00 pm, the Technology Helpline will be offering walk-up help in the main lobby of Olin. During this time, the Technology Helpline will be helping students register their computers on the wired and wireless networks. This…

  • Facebook- Adopting Open Admission

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    nsonsteb

    Do you have a Facebook account? Do you like the fact that only a certain people can register and be a Facebook member?  Guess again. They are changing their admission requirements -  to anybody with Internet access. Please see the following link:  http://adage.com/digital/article?article_id=111795 Originally they have slated this major change to take place on September…