For sending off the first week of June.
See also
- ChemIT newsletter
- See the end of this note with place-holders of the "And more!" info to post.
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From: ChemIT@cornell.edu
Subject: IT Flash from ChemIT, June 2015. ChemDraw, Blogs, and more
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Hello,
Learn more about the changes below by clicking the links provided, or just contact us directly at <ChemIT@cornell.edu>. Thank you!
Software: Renewals and support changes
ChemDraw:
- Renew now, by the August expiration.
- A new version was released mid-May, and you are not required to upgrade.
- CambridgeSoft is dropping support for certain platforms, including older Windows and Mac systems. For example, 32-bit Windows.
- <Link to MH's blog entry...>
Matlab:
- MathWorks is dropping support for certain platforms, including older Windows and Mac systems. For example, 32-bit Windows.
- http://www.mathworks.com/support/sysreq/roadmap.html
Other software license renewals:
- Look in your inbox for renewal notices as they arrive for:
- Matlab, Mathematica, and LabView.
IT service changes and reminders
Wireless service: Use eduroam. No longer use “RedRover”.
The eduroam service also works for many academic visitors here, and for you when you travel.
A new Cornell wireless “Guest” service has recently been added.
- Service is useful if you host visitors and friends for temporary periods who cannot use eduroam.
- This single-day access service is easy to get on to.
- http://www.it.cornell.edu/services/wifi/visitor/index.cfm
CU Blogs: Fee structure announced by CIT, along with expiration of themes.
- ChemIT is working with the intent to reduce the impact on Chemistry's current 12 research group web sites, as well as future sites.
- https://www.it.cornell.edu/services/blogs/fees.cfm
- https://www.it.cornell.edu/services/blogs/howto/theme.cfm
ChemIT: Use our on-line form to request service from ChemIT. It's easy and fast!
And more! Visit our page containing information and news on the following subjects: Skype for Business, travel advice, and backups.
- => Link to wiki page I will create...
For future reference, the above information is also available at our web site, http://it.chem.cornell.edu/news/.
Please do let us know how we can be of assistance to you.
Yours in service, -Oliver, Michael, Roger, and Lulu.
250 Baker Lab
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URL:
date/chemit-mini-flash
ChemIT mini-Flash: Skype for Business, Travel safely, and Data backups
Traveling Internationally with Technology
Data backups: We all know they matter
- Different people have different needs.
- Request a consultation from ChemIT today review options fitted best to your needs.
Skype for Business: Part of Cornell's Office365 subscription.
Microsoft has produced an overview video, "Introducing Skype for Business."
More from Microsoft at: