Getting Connected with Campus Computing

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Getting Connected with Campus Computing

• Kathy Gates
• Fall 2005

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What Kind of Computer Do I Need?

• Two schools have student computer requirements
• Business
• Pharmacy
• Other
• Journalism promotes Apple/Mac platforms.
• Chemistry/Biochemistry promotes PC laptops
• Communicative Disorders
• PC vs. Mac
• Desktop vs. Laptop
• See Online _at_ Ole Miss (www.olemiss.edu/online/o
  nline.html) for recommended specifications.
• New Kid on the Block Tablet PCs

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UM Partners for Computer Purchases

• See www.olemiss.edu/computers

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Microsoft Student Select Program

• A great way for UM students to acquire Microsoft
  software at reasonable prices.
• MS Office 2003 Professional
• MS Office 2003 Standard
• MS Office X for Mac
• MS XP Professional Upgrade
• http//elms09.e-academy.com/olemiss/

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Pricing Examples

• MS Office 2003 Professional
• MS Student Select Program 67.70
• Pricing via buy.com amazon.com
• 260 - 410
• This really is a deal!

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Free Anti-Virus Software for Students!
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Protecting Your Computer

• Physical security
• Anti-virus software
• Frequent operating system patch updates

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Getting Connected

• Direct Network Connection vs. Dial-in
• Advantages
• What do I need to connect?
• NIC Card
• See Online _at_ Ole Miss (www.olemiss.edu/online)
  for information on what to buy.
• Options through the IT Helpdesk
• Limited Wireless Access
• Law School
• Business School
• Weir Hall
• Library
• Union
• Other

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WebID

• Why?
• What does it give me access to?
• Moving toward true single sign-on with webID
• Blackboard
• Wireless
• E-mail
• More

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E-mail

• All students are given accounts on the campus
  e-mail server.
• Students can pick up account information this
  afternoon or by visiting the IT Helpdesk.
• Checking this account is very important.
• Coursework and Administrative Notices
• WebMail makes it easy!
• webmail.olemiss.edu
• www.olemiss.edu/email
• SPAM filter
• Disk space

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Blackboard

• A web-based software tool for supporting courses
• blackboard.olemiss.edu
• Use your WebID to connect
• Synchronization between Bb and Campus Management
• New feature for 2005

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Faculty Technology Development Center

• Located in Weir Hall
• www.olemiss.edu/depts/ftdc

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IT Media

• Check out and delivery of multimedia presentation
  devices
• www.olemiss.edu/itmedia

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Research Support

• Mississippi Center for Supercomputing Research
• www.mcsr.olemiss.edu
• Statistics Support
• Advanced Technologies

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Cluster Computing
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Galtney Center for Academic Computing
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Training Opportunities

• Fall 2005 Start-up Seminars are linked from the
  IT website
• http//www.olemiss.edu/depts/ftdc/training/falltra
  ining2005.html
• These are open to faculty and graduate students.

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Who Should I Call for Help?

• IT Helpdesk
• 662-915-5222
• helpdesk_at_olemiss.edu
• www.olemiss.edu/helpdesk
• Located in Weir Hall

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What Else?

• Appropriate Use
• www.olemiss.edu/ause.html

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Important Web Addresses

• UM Web
• www.olemiss.edu
• Blackboard
• blackboard.olemiss.edu
• Webmail
• webmail.olemiss.edu
• Getting Connected
• www.olemiss.edu/online

• Especially for Students
• www.olemiss.edu/students
• Technology at UM
• www.olemiss.edu/technology
• Online Services (course catalog, finaid lookup,
  )
• www.olemiss.edu/services

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For More Information

• Kathy Gates
• kfg_at_olemiss.edu
• Jason Hale
• Manager of Research Support
• jghale_at_olemiss.edu
• Teresa McCarver
• IT Helpdesk Manager
• tmc_at_olemiss.edu