Welcome to the Spring 2004 Edition of Whit.bits. We've put together the information you have frequently requested, and some information that we've been trying to get you to notice for quite awhile *cough*Postini*cough*! You see, WCTS wants to help you, not make you feel computer illiterate. We work hard to provide great resources and we want you to benefit from them. Next time you see a WCTS employee you should say "Hey computer geek! Thanks for all the great information!" We're sure they will be touched.
In this issue:
Viruses and Worms at Whitman
Whitman computer users have been plagued recently Bagle, Beagle, Mydoom, and other virii and worms, and more are bound to appear. Some recent viruses, such as a variety of Mydoom, actually destroyed files, and some students lost important work. It is more important than ever to know how to protect yourself on Whitman computers, or on your own personal computer. Find out, bottom-line, where to go and what to know to stay safe from viruses, hackers, and spyware..
Visit http://wcts.whitman.edu/securityalerts for more information.
Tired of SPAM? Use POSTINI to filter it!
We've said it before, and we'll say it again, just to make sure you know about it. Whitman offers a great SPAM-filtering service called "Postini." Here's what it is, and how you can use it. It's easy!
XP Home or XP Pro?
What's the difference between "Windows XP Home Edition" and "Windows XP Professional"? Are you getting a new computer or upgrading your system and you aren't sure what you need?
Where Should I Save my Files?
Students - unsure what your options for saving your files? Where can you save files and how? How can you get your files from your room or off campus? How can you move files from one location to another?