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Item Open Access Computing News ; vol. 12, no. 07 (Summer 1997)(University Of Oregon Computing Center, 1997) University of Oregon. Computing Center; Winslow, JoyceNet Surfers-- Want to Pick Up the Pace? Try Out the New Web Cache Server - Guard Against MACRO Viruses! - Summer Workshops - CC Electronics Shop Fixes What Ails You - OpenVMS Documents On WebItem Open Access Computing News ; vol. 12, no. 06 (May/June 1997)(University Of Oregon Computing Center, 1997-05) University of Oregon. Computing Center; Winslow, JoyceIP/TV Brings the World to Your Screen - Please Don't Be Greedy-- Watch Modem Use! - Mac OS 7.6: Should You Upgrade? - Mac Performa 6400/6360 Series Incompatible With UOnet - UNIX 'write' Command Disabled On Gladstone - IMSL Numerical Libraries Available to DepartmentsItem Open Access Computing News ; vol. 12, no. 04 (Feb./Mar. 1997)(University Of Oregon Computing Center, 1997-02) University of Oregon. Computing Center; Winslow, JoyceMicrocomputer Purchase Program Closes February 15 - Purchase Program Clearance Begins Feb. 3 - Nobody Likes Spam! Practice Good Netiquette - UO Workshop Videos Air Through March - Watch for New Password Policy - Get Connected to the MBONE - SAS Hints, Samples on the Web - New URL for AltaVistaItem Open Access Computing News ; vol. 12, no. 03 (Jan./Feb. 1997)(University Of Oregon Computing Center, 1997-01) University of Oregon. Computing Center; Winslow, JoyceWe're Number One! UO Computer Network Wins Top Award - RealAudio Adds New Dimension to Learning - New Virus Threat Underscores Need to Practice 'Safe Computing' - Finding Windows 95/NT Softwareon 'Public' - Winter Workshops - UO Computing Workshops Air on Channel 14 - Windows NT 4.0: Look Before You Leap - Symantec Donation Gives Booster Shot to UO LabsItem Open Access Computing News ; vol. 12, no. 02 (Nov./Dec. 1996)(University Of Oregon Computing Center, 1996-11) University of Oregon. Computing Center; Winslow, JoyceLane Education Network Ranks High in National Competition - New Computing Center Web Site Debuts - What's New in the Docs Room? - Alpha Software Evolves - Check Out the New Windows 95/NT Public Domain Software Server - Choosing a USENET News Server - Purchase Program for HolidaysItem Open Access Computing News ; vol. 12, no. 01 (Sept./Oct. 1996))(University Of Oregon Computing Center, 1996-09) University of Oregon. Computing Center; Winslow, JoyceGoddbye 'netid,' Hello 'modem account' - Copyrights on the Web: What's Legal? - Duckware CD-ROM Debuts - Microcomputer Services Gears Up for Fall - Use Diskette Smarts - User Oregon to Read 9-Track Tapes - Getting an IP Address the Easy Way - Keep an Eye on CC Public Domain - Fall Workshops - Take a Workshop Home-- On Video! - Thinking About Dialing In? - Need Some Survival Skills - Speedy New Alphas Arrive - Docs Room Changes Check-Out Policies - Stumped by Statistics - TeX on VMS - New Rates for Network Installation - Software Available on Alpha, Darkwing & OregonItem Open Access Computing News ; vol. 10, no. 04 (February 1995)(University Of Oregon Computing Center, 1995-02) University of Oregon. Computing Center; Winslow, JoyceSecurity Safety Tips for Computer Facilities Managers - Banner/VMS Maintenance Schedules Combined - Remote Access Refresher Course - Keyboard Tricks: Cut Switching Time for Mac Users - Telnet 2.0 Resolves Mac Keyboard/Banner Problems - Eugene Free Net Offers Networking AlternativeItem Open Access Computing News ; vol. 09, no. 01 (Oct./Nov. 1993)(University Of Oregon Computing Center, 1993-11) University of Oregon. Computing Center; Winslow, JoyceUO Departments-- We Need Your Questionnaires - Discover the CC-EMU Microcomputing Lab - Life After BITNET - Micro Purchase Plan Stocks Up for Fall - Need a Microcomputer Consultant? Get Help Via E-Mail - Network Notes Try Mailserv for Group Mailings - New Microcomputer Purchase Plan Form Expedites Departmental Orders - New Laser Printers - New Computing Center Publications - DOS Public Domain Revamped - Fall Workshop Schedule - VAX & Darkwing News - NEWSRDR Supplants VNEWS - Surplus Plotter Available - Software Available on Oregon and Darkwing - Software for Sun WorkstationsItem Open Access Computing News ; vol. 12, no. 05 (April/May 1997)(University Of Oregon Computing Center, 1997-05) University of Oregon. Computing Center; Winslow, JoyceInnovative NSRC Team Helps Make Global Networks a Reality -- Usernames Are Forever... (Almost) -- Students: Interested in Networking Opportunities? -- !Compatibility Problems With Performa 6400/6360 -- 'Over Quota' on VMS? What now? -- New Computer Repairs/Upgrades? Electronics Shop is the Answer -- Spring Workshops Combine Library, Computing Center Offerings -- Keep Your Personal Computer HealthyItem Open Access Computing News ; vol. 10, no. 05 (March 1995)(University Of Oregon Computing Center, 1995-03) Winslow, Joyce; University of Oregon. Computing CenterGopher Nears Retirement -- Questions, Concerns? -- Spring Workshops -- Computing Center Microcomputer Workshops -- CC-EMU and CC Klamath Microcomputing Lab Workshops -- The Internet Curriculum -- Internet Resources in the Sciences -- Lexis/Nexis Workshops -- New Computing Center Policies Target Vulnerable Passwords -- Keyboard Tricks-p.p.s : possible program conflict -- ARA Upgrade Urged -- Tip for World Wide Web Explorers -- Apple's Spring PromotionItem Open Access Computing News ; vol. 09, no. 04 (Feb./Mar. 1994)(University Of Oregon Computing Center, 1994-02) Winslow, Joyce; University of Oregon. Computing CenterExplore Cyberspace through World Wide Web -- Help Ease Modem Pool Traffic Jams! -- Dial-In Authentication Coming -- Computer Training Available for UO Departments -- Meet Apple PowerPC -- VAX & DARKWING NEWS -- DARKWING Down March 21-27 -- SoIaris 2.3 Upgrade -- New Commercial Software -- Public Domain Software -- Print Spooling Through DARKWING -- Campus Sun System Managers: Plan Ahead! -- Some Software Previews -- Get . . . the ... FaxItem Open Access Computing News ; vol. 10, no. 07 (Summer 1995)(University Of Oregon Computing Center, 1995) Winslow, Joyce; University of Oregon. Computing CenterGetting Wired -- New Modems -- Dorm Networking -- Metricorn -- Law School -- NERO -- High-Speed Networking -- Pine Mountain Observatory -- Lane Education Network -- `Used Computer Exchange' Benefits Buyers, Sellers -- Apple Printer Rebate -- What's New in the Docs Room -- Security Reminder for Filesharing Workstations -- Try One-Stop Shopping with Orbis Library Database -- Explore Computing Center Publicationson the World Wide Web -- Summer Workshops -- The Internet Curriculum -- Internet Resources in the SciencesItem Open Access Computing News ; vol. 08, no. 07 (Summer 1993)(University Of Oregon Computing Center, 1993) University of Oregon. Computing Center; Winslow, JoyceBye Bye BITNET ... -- Student E-Mail Access Improves -- What Are Students' OREGON/DARKWING Account Options? -- MPP Closes for Inventory -- network notes -- cc:Mail Users: How about FAXing Your E-mail? -- Try LAN Workplace with Windows -- DARK WING User's Guide Debuts -- VAX/VMS User's Guide Update Coming -- VAX & DARKWING NEWS -- LIMDEP 6.0 Installed on OREGON -- S Installed on DARKWING -- X Terminal Interface Changes -- New Gopher Menus -- Student Consultant Needed -- BMDP, BQS, MINITAB All Move to DARKWING -- New VAX Laser Printers Arrive -- MicrotipsItem Open Access Computing News ; vol. 11, no. 07 (Summer 1996)(University Of Oregon Computing Center, 1996) University of Oregon. Computing Center; Winslow, JoycePlay it Safe: Use Diskette Smarts -- Questions? -- Get Ready: VMS Upgrade Imminent! -- 9-Track Tape Moves to OREGON -- Questions, Concerns? -- User Directories Moving... -- Janus Adds New Features -- E-Mail Circulation Notices -- Placing Holds Electronically -- Other Services -- Purchase Program Closed July 1 -- 'Project Muse' Aids Online Study -- Summer Workshops -- Scanning Rates Change July 1 -- Scanning Customers, Please Note -- Authentication Needed for USENET Posts -- Need Some 'Survival Skills?'Item Open Access Computing News ; vol. 11, no. 01 (Sept./Oct. 1995)(University Of Oregon Computing Center, 1995-09) University of Oregon. Computing Center; Winslow, JoyceThe Pros and Cons of On- vs Off-Campus Network Access -- On-Campus Access : The Pros -- Off-Campus Access: The Cons -- Optimal Use of Your Money -- GET YOUR GLADSTONE INFORMATION PACKETS! -- More Modems! -- Which Software Should I Use? -- Fall Workshops -- The Internet Curriculum -- Computing Center Microcomputer Workshops -- Check Out the CC-EMU Microcomputing Lab -- Other Microcomputing Labs on Campus -- NEWS BRIEFS -- InterPPP Now Available Free to Mac Users -- Help Desk Reopens for Fall Term -- The UO Gopher is Gone! -- Forget Your Password? -- Join Mailing Lists for System/Network Status -- e-mail consulting -- Janus Expands -- Periodical Indexes -- Online Catalogs -- Orbis -- Special Services -- How to Access Janus -- Need Help? -- Thinking of Upgrading to Windows 95? -- Documentation Resources -- Considerations for LAN Workplace Users -- Files to Save Before Upgrading -- Need Help?Item Open Access Computing News ; vol. 10, no. 01 (Sept./Oct. 1994)(University Of Oregon Computing Center, 1994-10) University of Oregon. Computing Center; Winslow, JoyceGLADSTONE Gives Students a Passport to the Internet -- GLADSTONE Use Policies -- Why the New Technology Fee -- Dial-In Network Access Changes -- How Do I Get a Netid? -- How Do I Add Our Computer to the List? -- Web Authors Page Debuts Soon -- Fall Workshop Schedule -- Computing Center Microcomputer Workshops -- CC-EMU Microcomputing Lab Workshops -- The Internet Curriculum -- Check Hardware Requirements for New Software -- Macintosh System 7.5 Requirement -- Software Available on DARKWING and OREGON -- UO Departments: How to Order Micro Purchase Plan Products -- Micro Purchase Plan Stocks Up for Fall -- Dell -- Macintosh Back-to-School Specials -- e-mail consulting -- Stay Immune to Computer Viruses -- WHAT'S NEW?? -- UOnet Modem Upgrades Continue -- New Modem Software -- New Modems -- New Dial-in Access Protocol -- System 7.5 Released -- Key Features of 7.5 -- System 7.5 Requirements -- need HELP??? try the new Help Desk -- Microsoft Volume Licenses Mean Big Savings to UO Departments -- Who Qualifies? -- What About Reordering? -- What Does MOLP Actually Buy? -- How Does MOLP-M Work? -- Are Group Orders Possible? -- How Much of a Discount Does MOLP Offer? -- What's the MOLP Purchasing Procedure? -- NEWS BRIEF -- Britannica Online -- New WWWHandouts -- USENET News Improvements -- Clarinet News -- X Terminal DevelopmentsItem Open Access Computing News ; vol. 09, no. 02 (Nov./Dec. 1993)(University Of Oregon Computing Center, 1993-11) Winslow, Joyce; University of Oregon. Computing CenterStudents: CC-EMU Lab Pass Buys DuckMail, Internet Services -- DuckMail -- Internet Services -- Lab Hours -- ARA Mac Access Enhanced -- WHAT'S NEW?? -- micro support additions -- Machine Check-in -- Slipped Your Disk? -- Further Questions? -- docs room goes online -- Gopher it! browse job lists with APN -- network notes -- Recommended Network Software -- Highlights of Recent Changes -- Macintosh Software -- Public Domain PC Software -- Windows PC Software -- cc:Mail Users - Don't Attach Word/WordPerfect Documents -- microtips -- MS Windows Start Up Shortcut -- Find 'Lost' Windows Applications FastItem Open Access Computing News ; vol. 10, no. 06 (May 1995)(University Of Oregon Computing Center, 1995-05) Winslow, Joyce; University of Oregon. Computing CenterNew Policy: Two-Hour Limit Imposed on Modem Sessions -- A Ray of Hope for Modem Users -- Need More Disk Space? -- Majordomo Shoulders E-Mail Tasks -- Check Out Local Networking Alternatives -- Eugene Free Net -- Northwest Internet Services -- Explore Microcomputer Services Information on the Web -- Microcomputer Purchase Plan: Spring Clearance -- Computing Center Engineer Frames NERO's Backbone -- Notice: OREGON, DARKWING Accounts Available for Classes -- New Tape Drive on Horizon -- Call for proposals . . .Item Open Access Computing News ; vol. 10, No. 02 (Nov./Dec. 1994)(University Of Oregon Computing Center, 1994-11) Winslow, Joyce; University of Oregon. Computing Centermore modems modems modems! -- New Modem Software -- full Internet access via modem now possible -- Basic System Requirements -- Remote Access Software -- Timesharing Accounts and Network I.D.'s -- New Modems -- Handout Originals Available -- Janus: Not Just Another Card Catalog -- The Online Catalog -- Reserve Lists -- Periodical Indexes -- Other Library Catalogs -- Encylopedia Britannica Goes Online -- news brief -- Fall Workshop Schedule -- What's New in the Docs Room? --Item Open Access Computing News ; vol. 08, no. 06 (May/June 1993)(University Of Oregon Computing Center, 1993-05) Winslow, Joyce; University of Oregon. Computing CenterBeware of Problems with DOS 6 DBLSPACE! -- DOS 6 DBLSPACE and Novell Users -- DOS 6 DBLSPACE and MSWindows 3.1 Users -- General Warning -- Need More Help? -- Update Your Anti-Viral Software -- Special Microsoft Offer Continues Through July 28 -- Guard Your Password! -- Attention, Departments: Don't Delay End-of-Year Orders -- MPP Questions? Get Answers Via E-Mail -- network notes -- Recommended Network Software... -- Find it Fast with Online Directories -- VAX & DARKWING NEWS -- New X Terminals in 105 -- Moving SAS Data Sets from OREGON -- What About Talk' and IRC? -- BMDP, EQS Upgrades Moved to DARKWING