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August 2004

ITD Recommends... that you NOT lock your computer overnight or on weekends. Keeping it locked, other than for short periods of time while you are away from your desk, is unsafe and could prevent your machine from receiving security updates. When in doubt, log off.

Training News : For those interested, ITaP 's TLT group will be providing one hour demonstrations of VistaPurdue University's course management system  (formerly known as WebCT) this month... 
Vista 3.0:  Introduction and Demonstration
Wednesday, August 18, 10am - 11am 
Tuesday, August 24, 2004, 1:30pm – 2:30pm 
Sign up at: http://www.midc.purdue.edu/ics/training/index.asp

FeaturedQuickGuide:
Accept or Revise a Meeting (use Recources page to locate Quick Guides)
Ever needed to revise a meeting that was in your calendar and was unsure of how to go about it? Use this QuickGuide for easy-to-use steps.

Featured Library Blog: Librarian In Black
Resoures and discussions for “tech-librarians-by-default” among us.

Featured Quote:
It's my belief that computers aren't something you use like you would a Stairmaster. You can't get a workout on it in a half-hour. You need to have it as part of your life.
-- Elisabeth Stock, Computers for Youth


Featured Tech Website:
css Zen Garden
"The Zen Garden aims to excite, inspire and encourage participation." At least that's what the site says. We think this is just a nifty site for those interested in Cascading Style Sheets!

Featured Wacky Website: Computer Twenty Questions: Can you stump a computer?

 

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