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November 10, 2003 As we continue through the Fall semester, I would like to report on several important Computer Services projects. Security Still a Top Focus Computer and network security continues to be a major priority here at Temple, just as at other institutions and corporations. As you may have read, Microsoft just announced that it will be offering reward money for information leading to the capture of virus creators. We're also doing our own part to tackle the important issue of computer security. Antivirus Campaign Look for posters and ads throughout campus to promote this campaign. Also, mark your calendars for "The Bug Stops Here" day in the Main Campus Student Center on November 14 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The campaign will focus on the importance of installing Temple's Symantec AntiVirus software. Temple has purchased a site-license to distribute the corporate version of Symantec AntiVirus at no charge to install on all computers on-campus. So far, approximately 3,000 copies have been downloaded from the antivirus.temple.edu website to on-campus users. While this is an impressive number of downloads, we still have a long way to go before our network achieves full protection. Every computer counts in this initiative, so please make sure to download this software. Temple also has purchased a license to distribute Symantec Antivirus for home use. The software is available for only $8--a great price for industry-leading, world-class virus protection. You can purchase a Symantec AntiVirus CD through the Bursar's Office at various campus locations listed on the www.temple.edu/antivirus website. As part of this campaign, there will also be a special antivirus issue of the Computer Services newsletter, Bits&PCs. An online version is available now in Adobe Acrobat format. Printed versions will be available on November 13. Illegal File Sharing It is important to remember that sharing copyrighted material, such as music, games, and videos, over the Internet is illegal and using Temple’s network to do so is against University policy. In addition, file sharing programs can bypass your operating system's security, putting your personal data at risk. These programs can also seriously degrade your system performance and make your computer unstable and susceptible to crashes. Finally artists and entertainers make their living selling their works of art. Stealing these copyrighted materials is just wrong. Temple actively blocks these sites when we know they are used for such illegal activity. We will be starting an education campaign shortly and will begin to aggressively enforce the University policy. Feith Document Imaging System Our Office Technology group has been working with departments throughout the University to plan and implement the Feith Document Imaging system. The Feith system provides a way for offices to manage paper documents by storing and retrieving them online. Nearly through the implementation phase, the Bursar's Office is scheduled to actively begin using the Feith system by the end of this month. For more information about the Feith Document Imaging system, see the Office Technology website. Pay Stubs If you are a Temple employee, you may have noticed that your vacation, sick, and personal days are now listed on your paycheck. The inclusion of this information was made possible by an online time collection system developed by Administrative Computer Services. Computer Recycling Center Our Computer Recycling Center continues to provide valuable logistical support for managing the inventory of Temple's used computer equipment. Just recently, Johnathan Latko was appointed the new manager of the center. If your department has equipment to "surplus" or is interested in obtaining used equipment, see the Computer Recycling Center website. The Computer Services staff continues to do everything possible to meet the ongoing technology needs of the University.
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