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SPACE / LOCKER down 11/10/2009

Steven Vogt — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:16:23 +0000

Due to heating and cooling problems SPACE / LOCKER has been having intermittent problems. This server has been shutdown to preserve its data. This will affect classes and departments using this server for storage. If you have questions, please call the Technology Helpline x6111.

Need a lab computer to work on?

Nicholas Sonsteby — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 21:21:08 +0000

How about trying the new dual-boot (Mac OSX and Windows XP) computer lab? You can choose Windows or OSX! It is located within the Olin computer lab, behind the glass windows – in the back.

This mini lab (9 computers) is open to all students, everyday, all day. The only time that this computer lab is unavailable to students is when there is a training course being taught, and usually there will be signs to make you aware of any upcoming events.

If you are unable to secure a computer in the library during finals, please stop by and use this “unknown” lab.

A Work in Progress: Dual-Boot Classroom

Nicholas Sonsteby — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:39:33 +0000

Today, we have put the finishing touches on our first dual-boot computer lab. However, this indeed is a work in progress.

Our dual-boot classroom is located in the Olin Technology Center’s teaching computer lab. The lab consists of 9 Mac Mini’s that are running both Mac OSX Tiger and Windows XP. When you sit down at the computer, you are presented with two options: Mac OS X or Windows XP. All you need to do is click your desired operating system and voila! You will be taken to the login screen for either the Windows or OSX.

This teaching classroom was originally designed in summer of 2002 for a quiet, teaching space that could accommodate both Macs and PCs. With those older machines, we needed to have 2 computers (1 Mac, 1 PC) for each station, in a different room in order to reduce noise and heat. Although there were many advantages, there were drawbacks with that setup. If a computer froze or you needed to insert a CD/DVD or use a USB drive, you would be unable to since the computers were behind locked doors. Also, to have 18 computers turned on, all day, with older technology, was an energy waste.

Future plans include upgrading both operating systems to OSX Leopard and Windows Vista. There may even be a triple-option in the future adding a flavor of linux to the mix.

Stop by and give it a test drive. We would love to hear your feedback.

New Library Group Study Rooms

Jessie Twaddle — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 20:36:51 +0000

On the first floor of the Library, room 102 and 106 are now home to Hector and Helen. Both rooms have a 32″ flat screen monitor, a Mac mini, two keyboards, and two mice that can be used for Group Projects. There is also a connection for a laptop so it can be connected to the 32″ monitor and both keyboards and mice. Hector currently has an added bonus. There is an iSight camera connected to the Mac mini that allows users to create short clips using iMovie or even try out some video conferencing.

The two keyboards and mice allow groups to work on a project together without the annoyance of swapping around keyboards and mice when different people want to add something to the project. The flexible workspace is perfect for groups writing collaborative papers, creating Powerpoint for group presentations, or working on other computing projects.

There is a calendar on the door that groups may use to sign up to reserve Hector for up to three hours at a time. More on the signup policy can be found here.

For more information visit the Library Blog article.

Duplicate Email Messages

Tami Aune — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 14:29:30 +0000

The Technology Helpline has taken numerous calls recently from users reporting duplicate email messages. Many of the these duplicates are being caused by mailing lists that have errors (incorrect usernames) in them.

If you are getting duplicate emails, please call the Technology Helpline at x6111 and report the name of the mailing list. We can double check the email list and correct any errors in the mailing list.

The Technology Helpline will need the exact name of the mailing lists and your username to resolve the problem.

If you own a mailing list to prevent these duplicates being sent to your list, you can edit your mailing list on the GTS Tools Page.

Projector in Confer 127 – REPLACED

Nicholas Sonsteby — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 17:02:14 +0000

As some people may have noticed, there have been some problems with the picture quality in this classroom, as well as some problems operating the control remote to switch between input devices. These problems should be much better now. The LCD projector was replaced this morning.

If you have questions, please contact the Technology Helpline (x6111) or visit our website – http://www.gustavus.edu/gts/