Visit us on the Web at www.olemiss.edudeptsit.

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Orientation 2006

• Computer Specifications
• plus everything you need to know about getting
  connected.

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Student Computer Ownership

• Past surveys indicate about 85 of incoming
  freshmen use their own computers.
• The majority of students use PCs as opposed to
  Apples/Macs.
• Laptops have become increasingly popular.

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Online Services

• Students can
• Register for classes
• Check/accept financial aid
• Check/change address
• View grades
• Learn advisor assignment
• Review/pay bursar bill
• Request a transcript
• More

https//secure.olemiss.edu/services/
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Blackboard

• A web-based software tool for supporting courses.

blackboard.olemiss.edu
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E-mail

• Used as a primary communication tool to reach
  students for both academic and administrative
  purposes, including
• Coursework
• Administrative notices (Financial Aid, etc.)
• Accessed by using WebMail or a POP client such as
  Outlook or Eudora.
• Checking this account is very important!

All students get accounts on the campus e-mail
server.
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What Kind of Computer Do I Need?

• Recommended Specifications www.olemiss.edu/onlin
  e
• Windows PC or Macintosh

• Desktop, Laptop, Tablet PC
• School or Department Requirements
• www.olemiss.edu/online/specs

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UM Partners for Computer Purchases

• See www.olemiss.edu/computers
• Apple
• Dell
• Gateway
• GovConnection

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Microsoft Student Select Program

• A great way for UM students to acquire Microsoft
  software at reasonable prices.
• www.olemiss.edu/online/software

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Pricing Example

• MS Office 2003 Professional
• Includes Access, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint,
  Publisher, and Excel.
• MS Student Select Program price 66.70
• Prices at buy.com, amazon.com, Office Depot, and
  other vendors range from 260 - 499
• This is really a deal!

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Protecting Your Computer

• FREE Symantec anti-virus software
• www.olemiss.edu/online/av
• Install operating system patch updates
• Remove spyware
• Spybot, Ad-Aware, Windows Defender
• Personal firewalls
• Physical security http//us.kensington.com/html/
  1434.html

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Getting Connected

• Hardwired Access
• In every building
• Requires NIC card and network cable
• Wireless Access
• Most public areas
• Requires wireless card

IT Helpdesk can configure and install for a fee.
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Galtney Center for Academic Computing

• Located in Weir Hall
• Home of the IT Helpdesk and IT Labs

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Who Should I Call for Help?

• IT Helpdesk
• Hours
• 800 a.m.
• to 500 p.m.
• Monday - Friday

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IT Helpdesk

• Visit in person or contact us by
• Phone [phone]
• Fax [phone]
• E-mail helpdesk_at_olemiss.edu
• Web www.olemiss.edu/helpdesk

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IT Helpdesk Services

• Password Resets
• E-mail Support
• NIC Installation
• Network Troubleshooting
• Operating System and Application Support
• And much more!

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Galtney Center Student Lab

• Hours
• Sunday 100 p.m.
• to Friday 500 p.m.
• (open 24 hours)
• Saturday
• 1000 a.m. to 600 p.m.

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Galtney Center Student Lab

• 56 Windows PCs

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Galtney Center Student Lab

• 56 Windows PCs
• 12 Macs

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Galtney Center Student Lab

• 56 Windows PCs
• 12 Macs
• Laser Printers

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Galtney Center Student Lab

• 56 Windows PCs
• 12 Macs
• Laser Printers
• Lounge Seating

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Galtney Center Student Lab

• 56 Windows PCs
• 12 Macs
• Laser Printers
• Lounge Seating
• Group Study Areas

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Galtney Center Student Lab

• 56 Windows PCs
• 12 Macs
• Laser Printers
• Lounge Seating
• Group Study Areas
• Natural Light

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Galtney Center Student Lab

• 56 Windows PCs
• 12 Macs
• Laser Printers
• Lounge Seating
• Group Study Areas
• Natural Light
• Nice View

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Student Multimedia Lab

• A private workroom with high-end equipment where
  students can produce and rehearse class
  presentations.

• See www.olemiss.edu/itlabs for info and
  reservations.

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Bluelight Internet Cafe

• A casual setting in Weir Hall where students,
  faculty, staff, and visitors can check e-mail
  while passing through.

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What Else?

• Appropriate Use Policy www.olemiss.edu/ause
  .html
• Inappropriate use exposes the University to
  risks including virus attacks, compromise of
  network systems and services, and legal issues.

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• Legal way to download music
• Unlimited MP3s that you own
• Play on PC, Mac, iPods, other MP3 players

• 36/year for olemiss.edu address holders
• www.olemiss.edu/freshtracks

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Important Web Addresses

• UM Web
• www.olemiss.edu
• Blackboard
• blackboard.olemiss.edu
• Webmail
• https//webmail.olemiss.edu
• Getting Connected
• www.olemiss.edu/online

• Especially for Students
• www.olemiss.edu/students
• Technology at UM
• www.olemiss.edu/technology
• Online Services
• https//secure.olemiss.edu/services/

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For More Information

• Teresa W. McCarver
• tmc_at_olemiss.edu
• M.K. Smith
• mksmith5_at_olemiss.edu