User Services

Author: nsonsteb

  • Facebook- Adopting Open Admission

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    nsonsteb

    Do you have a Facebook account? Do you like the fact that only a certain people can register and be a Facebook member?  Guess again. They are changing their admission requirements -  to anybody with Internet access. Please see the following link:  http://adage.com/digital/article?article_id=111795 Originally they have slated this major change to take place on September…

  • Students- Need help registering?

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    nsonsteb

    Need help registering your computer on the Gustavus network? On Thursdays during the month of September, between 1 and 4:00 pm, the Technology Helpline will be offering walk-up help in the main lobby of Olin. During this time, the Technology Helpline will be helping students register their computers on the wired and wireless networks. This…

  • Planned Gustavus E-mail Outage

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    nsonsteb

    Tonight at 10:30pm, Gustavus e-mail will be unavailable for approximately 10-15 minutes. We expect at 10:45pm, all services will be restored completely. All messages received during this outage will be delivered soon after the outage. Thank you for your patience.

  • Arborview Printers

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    nsonsteb

    Due to construction this summer in Arborview, the printers that go in each apartment building will delayed until all construction/networking is completed. We anticipate that these printers will be delivered sometime in early to mid-September. Thanks for your patience.

  • First-Year Orientation Hours and Services

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    nsonsteb

    This weekend, we have extended hours at the Technology Helpline designed to help new students and returning students get connected to the Gustavus network. Please see our hours and services for this weekend below. Technology Helpline x6111 Saturday, September 2nd Technology Helpline 8am-5pm We will have consultants in the Bookmark from 9am-5pm Sunday, September 3rd…

  • GACwireless in the Residence Halls

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    nsonsteb

    As many of you can probably see by now, the GACwireless signal has reached the residence halls. At last! Here are some tips to keep it up and running. Please be aware that wireless browsing should be considered a convenience and not a replacement for plugging your computer into the ethernet jack in your room.…

  • Users in the Residence Halls: Please re-register your Wired connection.

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    nsonsteb

    Note: Users were un-registered at 9am on Monday, August 28th. If you registered after this time, please disregard. As the start of the year is drawing near and summer student employees, CFs, and athletes are making their way to their permanent room assignments, students and other users that make use of the Wired connections in…

  • Sending large attachments using your Gustavus account.

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    nsonsteb

    Have you ever tried to send a large attachment with your Gustavus email account? Did it work? Depending on the size probably not. The answer to this problem is using the Gustavus Webmail system. Start by composing an email message in Webmail and attach your file.  When attaching the file set the option at the…

  • Webmail Upgrade

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    nsonsteb

    Today, Gustavus Technology Services has upgraded the Gustavus Webmail system newest version. We are currently using Horde IMP 4.1 as our webmail system. Here is a quick list of major changes compared to our last version: Virtual Inbox and Virtual Trash folder. “Empty Spam” menu item. Stationery and form responses. Not necessary to click on…

  • Mac OSX 10.4.7 Update

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    nsonsteb

    It looks like the people at Apple released the 10.4.7 update today. It seems to be correcting a lot of little things, as well as a previously released security updates. For more information 10.4.7 Update Details Apple Security Updates