Subject: IR Digest - April 13 2000 Issue
From: Susan A Cady (sac0@Lehigh.EDU)
Date: Wed Apr 12 2000 - 09:01:09 EDT
IRDIGEST April 13, 2000 - Lehigh University Information Resources CONTENTS: - HELP DESK HINTS - WINDOWS 2000 - THE FUTURE OF THE NETWORK SERVER - WIRELESS COMPUTING COMES TO LEHIGH - WIRED GROUP STUDIES IN FAIRCHILD - LIBRARY HOURS Subscription, archive and contact information are at the bottom of this digest. HELP DESK HINTS This is a regular feature of two or three quick hints generated by staff at the Information Resources Help Desk. A compendium of more of these items can be found on the Help Desk FAQ (frequently asked questions) page at: http://www.lehigh.edu/~inhelp/faq/. Netscape Bookmark Hint Have you ever created a bookmark for a Web page, but found that the title given to the bookmark is either absent or not very descriptive (e.g., "Introduction")? Bookmark titles are taken from the Web document's HTML title tag. If the title of the document is absent, vague, or otherwise unhelpful, you can rename the bookmark to a more useful title: 1. Click on the Bookmarks icon on the Netscape browser 2. Choose Edit Bookmarks 3. Select/highlight the bookmark that you would like to rename. 4. From the pulldown menus across the top of the screen, select Edit, then Bookmark properties 5. Enter the new title in the area labeled Name: 6. Click ok Note: you can also use this to change folder names. Need To Print a Really BIG Job? Information Resources provides access to a networked high-speed printer for large print jobs. This HP 8100 series printer is located in the EWFM Computing Center, room 179. For info on how to utilize this printer, check out http://www.Lehigh.EDU/~inhelp/faq/qa/hsprint.html WINDOWS 2000 You've probably been hearing a lot in the news about Windows 2000, the latest operating system released by Microsoft. Contrary to popular belief, Windows 2000 is NOT the next step after Windows 98; it is the follow-up to the Windows NT operating system. At Lehigh Windows NT is currently utilized for specialized applications and secure functionality. IR is in the process of testing Windows 2000 viability in our environment. We will forward more information on our testing at a later date. At present users with Windows 95 or 98 have no need to convert to Windows 2000. Faculty, staff and students who need to purchase new machines should order them with Windows 98. Microsoft is planning to release a new version of Windows 98, called Windows Millennium Edition (ME) later this year. We will keep you informed about developments in this area as more information is released from Microsoft. THE FUTURE OF THE NETWORK SERVER In a Web-based world, the text-based interface to the Network Server is becoming increasingly problematic. Whether it is attachments to electronic mail (e.g., an MS-Word document included with email) or the lack of HTML support, the text-based interface to the Network Server no longer meets the requirements of the campus. To remedy this problem, Information Resources will be migrating all Network Server functions to a totally Web-based environment. The primary impact to users of this system will be to those who use the text-based interface of the Network Server to read email. The vast majority of individuals at Lehigh are already using Netscape Messenger or a similar application for email; Information Resources will be providing migration assistance to those who have yet to make the move. It is anticipated that text-based access to the Network Server will be removed from service for the majority of users by the end of the year. For usage trends, check out http://www.lehigh.edu/ir/connect/netserve.html WIRELESS COMPUTING COMES TO LEHIGH Information Resources has begun a pilot project to implement wireless computing technology at Lehigh University. The pilot project was started with a generous contribution from the parents of a Lehigh student who were impressed with the University's WIRED program and wanted to help further computing technology at Lehigh. It was felt that a wireless pilot project was the best use for the technology contribution. Wireless computing access is just starting to become available at universities and colleges throughout the US. A committee has been formed within IR to implement wireless access at Lehigh. The committee's mission is to select the wireless hardware, implement it at selected sites and then evaluate its performance. The primary beneficiaries of wireless access will be laptop users who will be able to have network access when unplugged from their regular connections. The Wireless Committee will be selecting several sites around campus to be used in the pilot project. Priority will be given to areas, such as libraries and common areas, where students and staff congregate. WIRED GROUP STUDIES IN FAIRCHILD Need a place for your team to finish its report? Studying with classmates for the final exam? In Fairchild Martindale Library there are 7 group study rooms for student use. Over the spring break all of these rooms were provided with network connections to accommodate student laptops with ethernet cards and appropriate configurations. Rooms may be reserved up to 24 hours in advance by calling 758-4992 or by stopping by the Circulation Desk in Fairchild. Help Desk staff will provide instructions for configuring your laptop. There are also network connections on the first floor of Mart wing. Laptops for short-term in-building use are available from the Media Center in Fairchild. LIBRARY HOURS RCS & EXAMS FAIRCHILD-MARTINDALE Tues 5/9 8 am - Midnight Wed 5/10 8 am - Midnight Thur 5/11 through open continuously Fri 5/19 10 pm LINDERMAN Tues 5/9 8 am - Midnight Wed 5/10 8 am - Midnight Thur 5/11 8 am - 2 am Fri 5/12 8 am - 2 am Sat 5/13 9 am - 2 am Sun 5/14 9 am - 2 am Mon 5/15 8 am - 2 am Tue 5/16 8 am - 2 am Wed 5/17 8 am - 2 am Thur 5/18 8 am - 2 am Fri 5/19 8 am - 10 pm ************************************************************************* Send your comments or suggestions for future topics by replying directly to the list. TO SUBSCRIBE TO IRDIGEST: Send email to: Listproc@lehigh.edu Type in the body of the message: Subscribe irdigest <your name>. Call the IR Help Desk (84357) if you have any difficulty in subscribing. IRDIGEST archives are located at: http://www.lehigh.edu/lists/archives/irdigest
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