Berkeley Computing and Communications 8:5, Nov-Dec 1998

From the Associate Vice Chancellor

Planning for Information Systems and Technology at Berkeley
Selected operational highlights, June-September 1998

General Interest

Internet2--A new tool for all disciplines
Interactive University supports OUSD Core Values Project training
Chain email, hoaxes, and scams--Oh my!
UCLink/UCLink2 retirement postponed
POP and IMAP: Two methods for accessing your email
New campus Geographical Information Science Center
Site license for GIS software

Information Resources

Usenet News services at Berkeley
The Phone Book is here! The Phone Book is here!

Academic Computing

Faculty members learn new skills at Instructional Technology Institute
Seminar on online course management and digital library systems

Year 2000 Issues

Fighting the Y2K problem on four fronts
The Olympic, the PC, and the Y2K
Checking for Y2K compliance with Vendor 2000

Security Issues

Why YOU should be concerned about computer security
Connecting@Berkeley Fall 1998 CD: Updates and security alerts
Potential security risks in email client software
New Macintosh viruses and worms rear their ugly heads

Microcomputers and Workstations

Ask Dr. Micro: Where should I buy new computer equipment and software?
MacOS 8.5 released
Digital Unix July 1998 Software Product Library CD available

Networking and Telecommunications

DHAA: The Laptop IP Service
Results of CNS's Future Needs Survey
Campus LocalTalk support to end January 1, 2000

Back Matter

IST user services
Internet services
Software distribution
Dialup numbers
User groups

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