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Recent CIS Blog Posts

• Campus Connectivity
  Everyone wants a campus network that is as fast and reliable as possible. In the past year, Furman University has made more Internet bandwidth available for students, and has improved the reliability of the campus Internet connection. CIS staff have also improved the reliability of the wired campus network, and are working to improve the [...]
• Update on Windows 7 and Mac OSX 10.6 (Snow Leopard)
  While CIS staff have been testing both Windows 7 and Mac OSX 10.6, we are not yet ready to announce full support for these operating systems. Here is a brief summary of where we stand with our evaluation of these new operating systems: Windows 7: At the moment, McAfee anti-virus software requires a manual install before [...]
• McBee Wireless Test
  In September, CIS began a test of wireless networking in the Blackwell residence hall. We are pleased to announce that, later this semester, CIS Systems and Technology staff will be starting a second evaluation of a new wireless solution. This second test will be for the residents of McBee Hall. While we will be providing [...]
• Future of Furman email?
  The 2009 Furman Techqual surveys contain new questions about the Furman University email system. This year the survey asks respondents to rank how well the University provides an email system that meets your needs. The survey also asks this question: Google offers universities an email service that provides individuals with more than seven gigabytes of personal [...]
• Invasion of the Password Snatchers!
  Protect your passwords from identity thieves – they could could cause damage to more than just your computer. Keep your network and email passwords safe – never share them with anyone. Remember: Furman University Computing and Information Services staff will never ask you for your password. If you have questions about your Furman University passwords, please [...]
• 2009 Techqual Surveys Begin
  The 2009 Furman University Student Techqual survey has begun! By responding to the survey students will not only help us to improve campus technology service quality, but will also be entered in a drawing to win one of 10 pairs of movie tickets. Individual survey invitation emails were sent to students this morning. The student [...]