IT Trends July 21, 2005

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OPINION
IT NEWS
RESOURCES
NEW TECHNOLOGY
DEALS, CONTRACTS, AWARDS
SPONSORS

OPINION

Report Focuses on How Spyware Impacts Internet Users

By Terry Calhoun

Several years ago, two of our work-study students discovered file-sharing. This was in the early days, before most people even understood the concept, and when hard drives were teeny-tiny compared to now. I was nominally the desktop support staffer, but it was a small part of my responsibilities and any time I had to stop those other responsibilities to puzzle out a problem it had a negative impact on my work.

It was hard for me to get angry at Lisa and Laura, they were always so bubbly and cute and energetic. Even though they were unrelated they were in tune like twins and had a great time working together. Such a great time, though, that others in the office were sometimes annoyed by how much fun they had at work. When it was discovered that they had completely filled up every bit of their machine’s hard drives with illegally downloaded music files, to the point they no longer worked, it created something of an office angst situation. Read more


IT NEWS

University of Rochester Students Unhappy with Napster

Even though it has a deal with the university, not a single student at the University of Rochester purchased even a single tune from Napster during the Fall 2004 semester. Read more

U Wisconsin System Using a 'Task List' Not a Plan?

The system's ERP development is bogged down, offline and off budget according to this reporter. And part of the mix appears to be a system versus campus dispute. (Channel 3000) Read more

University of Maryland to Finally Abandon Telnet

Many students, faculty, and staff still use the creaky old black and white interface for email, but everyone's moving to a new, more secure email system as of August 1. Read more

Penn State IT Staff Garners Kudos in Accreditation Review

Penn State apparently did well on its Middle States Commission accreditation review, and the Division of Information Technology Services was singled out for special acclaim for its work regarding undergraduate teaching and research. Read more

RESOURCES

CT Live! at ACUTA 34th Annual Conference and Exhibition

John Halpin of 3COM talks about the importance of "secured" converged networks for colleges and universities with Claudia Linh, associate editor of Campus Technology at the ACUTA conference and exhibition being held this week in Kissimme, Florida. Listen now!

DEALS, CONTRACTS, AWARDS

Yahoo! Teams Up with Berkeley

A new research center for new search, social, and mobile media studies will begin operations at UC Berkeley in August. (CNET) Find out more
Thursday, July 21, 2005

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Xythos will be at Syllabus 2005 this year. Come visit us at Booth #304 and join us for our after-hours reception where you'll meet with Xythos customers and experts. Discover why Xythos is the leading vendor of content management solutions in higher education and find out how students and faculty are securely accessing and sharing files over the web through the Xythos Digital Locker. Register now for the reception.

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Upcoming Events

Syllabus2005 in Los Angeles,
July 24-28, 2005

TDWI World Conference in San Diego,
August 14-19, 2005

Events Calendar

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CLASS DISMISSED. LEARNING G'ES ON.
Enrich learning across campus. Network convergence for Higher Ed.

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JOB POSTING: ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT
SMU Southern Methodist University seeks an Associate Vice President for Information Technology Services to provide technology vision and leadership for developing and implementing information technology (IT) initiatives that support the strategic mission of the University.

Click here for a complete job description and how to apply. SMU offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plan with immediate vesting and tuition benefits for employees and their families. SMU is an AA/E'E/Title IX Employer.

NEW PRODUCTS

Is a Video iPod Coming Soon to an Apple Store Near You?

Apple is getting ready to release an iPod that will play videos as well as music, beginning with music videos, according to news reports, including one in the Wall Street Journal. (Wired) Read more
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Wide Range of Education Technology Providers Exhibit at Syllabus2005
Syllabus2005, July 24-28 in Los Angeles, features the latest products and solutions for campus technology in the conference Exhibit Hall. In addition to cutting-edge keynotes, more than 50 breakout sessions and peer-to-peer learning, Syllabus2005 features an interactive exhibit hall with leading technology vendors. Companies exhibiting include: Tegrity, the rSmart Group, Thomson Learning, Turning Technologies, Unicon, University of Maryland University College, VizTech, Xap Corporation, Xythos Software, Computer Comforts, and Cambridge Computer. View the entire program and exhibitor list online, and register now for Syllabus2005.

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