User Services

Year: 2009

  • Scanners in the Residence Halls

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    nsonsteb

    There is a new addition to each of the residence halls’ computer lab. After receiving some student feedback at the end of last year, Gustavus Technology Services has installed an Epson V500 scanner in each lab. This will allow you to scan documents, pictures, slides, 35mm film, etc. If you have any feedback, please comment…

  • Adobe Products Student/Faculty Pricing

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    nsonsteb

    We are pleased to announce that Gustavus Students and Faculty can buy Adobe Software at a reduced cost for their personal computers. Please visit:  http://www.schoolworldedu.com/gac/ If you have any questions, please contact the Technology Helpline at x6111.

  • Why Windows Service Packs are important

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    jtwaddle

    A Windows Service Pack is a collection of security, updates, fixes and enchantments for your operating system. It is important that all users registering a Windows computer on our network has their operating system updated. Computers that are not updated with the most recent Windows Service Packs not only pose a security risk for the…

  • Windows 7 coming to Gustavus

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    jtwaddle

    Gustavus Technology Services is currently testing Microsoft Windows 7 RTM, release to manufacturing. Initial testing has shown astounding results and overall we are very pleased with the new operating system. After some additional testing, we have plans to setup the Olin lab as one of our first labs running Windows 7. Microsoft’s newest operating system,…

  • Technology Helpline Orientation Hours

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    nsonsteb

    The Technology Helpline will be open all weekend! You can find us in multiple locations throughout the weekend. Friday, September 4th (New Students Arrive!) Helpline Hours (Olin computer lab): 8am-5pm We will be in the Bookmark: 9am – 5pm (stop by and pick up an ethernet cable, courtesy of GTS) Helpline Laptop Help (Olin lobby):…

  • Technology Updates

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    nsonsteb

    As the summer draws to a close and Gusties start thinking of their return to campus, we wanted to pass along some technology information and updates.  If you have any questions or concerns regarding this information or any other technology needs, please contact the Technology Helpline at helpline@gustavus.edu or 507-933-6111. Printing on Campus To address…

  • Welcome Class of 2013!

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    nsonsteb

    https://gustavus.edu/gts/Incoming_Student_Technology_FAQ Technology Services would like to answer any questions you might have in regards to technology at Gustavus. We have created a Frequently Asked Questions web page that should, hopefully, answer all the questions you might have. Please contact us if you have any questions after reading  the Frequently Asked Questions. We can be reached…

  • Technology after Gustavus

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    nsonsteb

    Seniors, Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! For more information regarding technology/email after you graduate from Gustavus, please use the links below. These web pages include Frequently Asked Questions and some helpful hints for managing email and home directories after graduating. http://gustavus.edu/gts/Technology_after_Gustavus For more information regarding Alumni email: http://gustavus.edu/gts/Alumni_Email_Account_Options If you have any questions or concerns,…

  • I LOST my 45 page thesis!

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    nsonsteb

    It is that time of year when final papers are being written, stress is upon students, and late nights are common. Never leave a lab computer for any reason without first saving your document to a known location (flash drive, home directory). If you leave the computer for more than 1 hour, the computer will…

  • SciFinder is now web based.

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    jtwaddle

    The SciFinder web version is now available. The client version installed on the lab computers will no longer function after April 10th, 2009. The web version of SciFinder can be found at http://gustavus.edu/academics/library/other-databases.html