October 2003
The first issue of E-Notes, then called AITS Notes, was published in spring 1999. Back then, AITS Notes reported that great progress was being made in wiring the residence halls for Internet access. (At that point, three dorms remained to be fitted with network connections.) GUMail, the university-wide e-mail system, had yet to be released. Just four years later, the Internet and e-mail have become so integrated into our work, study, and social lives that an influx of computer worms was able to considerably disrupt Georgetown during the last half of August. The worldwide impact of Blaster, Sobig, Dumaru, and Welchia illustrates just how important electronic communications have become in our lives.
Computer Security: A Shared Responsibility
This August, Georgetown University, along with other universities across the nation, experienced perhaps the worst outbreak of computer viruses and worms in history. The effects were felt well into the start of the academic year. Even Mac and Linux users, whose computers were not susceptible to these viruses, were affected as UIS resources were diverted to fight the viruses. And it isn’t over.
Protect Yourself from Information Security Attacks: Patches and Other Computer Security Guidelines
Installing a security patch takes just a few minutes, a small amount of time when compared to the four hours it takes to clean Blaster from one computer. Other essential information security practices recommended by UIS and the Office of Information Security are as follows ...
Campus Computing Upgrades and Enhancements
Summer has officially drawn to a close as all of Georgetown prepares for the challenges of a new academic year. Students arriving on campus refreshed after three months away will find the UIS student computer labs refreshed as well. Also new is a convenient option for printing in campus residences.
Students Guide PDA Recommendations: Pilot Project Directs Handheld Device Support
A 2002 pilot project evaluating the utility of handheld computing devices for second year medical-students has directed the School of Medicine's new PDA (personal digital assistant) recommendations, services, and support plans for this academic year.
Hardware on the Hilltop: Classroom Educational Technology Services
In just a few years, computers have gone from being regarded as an "extra" to a necessity in the classroom. Georgetown continues meeting the challenge of bringing the most modern computer technology to our historic campus.
New Year, New Knowledge with Georgetown Technology Training
We seem to think most about gaining new knowledge when a new school year starts, even though we all know that the need for learning is continual. Why not start off the academic year by learning something new with Georgetown Technology Training?
Repair Depot Extends Service to Dell Computers
Computer catastrophes could happen to anyone. That is why the Repair Depot will begin offering service for Dell computers this fall, along with servicing most other brands of Windows-compatible computers.
Get More With GOCard: New and Expanded Services for all Cardholders
GOCard is expanding with new services and service locations, just in time for the new academic year, including its partnership with Student Advantage®.
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