Archive for August, 2007

Introducing: Firefox Campus Edition

August 29th, 2007

Firefox Campus EditionReleased yesterday, Mozilla.org claims that Firefox Campus Edition is “everything you need for a well-rounded college life, all in one handy place.” Everything you need is a lofty claim for a web browser – is it really that great? (Read more…)

Technology Resources on Campus

August 17th, 2007

You may not know it, but there are many useful technology resources on campus! (Read more…)

Before you get to campus…

August 16th, 2007

Getting ready to return to campus (or arrive for the first time; congratulations incoming students!), there are a few things you can do to make your tech-transition easier. (Read more…)

The RIAA & You (& Smith)

August 6th, 2007

The following is an excerpt from a letter to all Smith students from Herb Nickles, the Director of ITS:

Last semester, the college received notice from an attorney at the RIAA that three complaints are pending against Internet Protocol (IP) addresses connected with computers owned by users of the Smith network.

So, what does this mean? (Read more…)

Summer 2007 Newsletter

August 3rd, 2007

Graduates, do you know how long your GroupWise account is going to remain active? Returning students, do you know the minimum standards for any computer you plan to connect to the Smith network? Click here for this and other important news for graduates, returning students, and new students.