January 15th, 2008
Starting today, Smith web servers now only accept secure connections. What does this mean?
If you maintain a web site on a Smith web server, you will need to switch from non-secure file transfer (FTP) to secure file transfer (SFTP) to continue transferring files to and from the web server successfully.
For more information and instructions on how to switch, see the TARA page, Using Secure File Transfer to Transfer Your Files.
November 29th, 2007
If you have a personal website, or you help maintain an academic or administrative website at Smith, check your settings! (Read more…)
October 12th, 2007
Copyright-infringement is a hot topic. Stay safe & informed. (Read more…)
September 28th, 2007
A few students had questions about the recent Copyright Infringement Reminder email from ITS.
>> I know sharing copyrighted music is illegal, but what about movies?
Distributing (sharing) copyrighted content without the owner’s permission is illegal regardless of the media. This means that downloading and sharing copyrighted movies and tv shows can also put you at risk for a lawsuit from the copyright holders. (Read more…)
September 25th, 2007
Last spring, the RIAA notified two Smith students that they would be sued for copyright infringement. One student has already settled with the RIAA out of court for $3,000. Additionally, ITS has already been contacted by the RIAA several times this semester about students who they believe are illegally sharing copyrighted music.
Protect yourself from a similar lawsuit by: (Read more…)
