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Technology News
Here you will find current notes on happenings in the areas of computer and networking support at the Laboratories, including the installation of new hardware, changes to shared printers, and security-related news. Contact Richard Crane for additional information.

Document Depot

Here is a description of how to connect remotely from a Windows computer.

March 20, 2006: Network Outage Update

The network rewiring project scheduled for Saturday was completed. All network connections, including access to printers, to electronic mail, and to and from the internet should be re-established.  Please contact Richard Crane if you notice any anomalies.

Expanded Network Storage Server Soon Available

The Laboratories has recently purchased a new large capacity ( over 6 Terabytes possible) file server. We are in the process of finishing configuration and testing. Shortly there will be announcement about how it can be accessed, both by research groups interested in buying a dedicated allotment, and for individuals' general use.

New Intel-based Macs

We have our first Intel-based Macintosh in the lab. Alice Faber is testing out what does and doesn't work on it, and keeping a blog of her experience. Feel free to contact her with concerns or questions via email or blog comments.

Technology-Related Links

The Technical Resources Committee meets monthly to consider computer, engineering and physical plant issues. Past minutes are available from that page.

The Web Editorial Committee has been recently constituted to address issues surrounding the development, maintenance, and enhancement of this web site.

Technical Notes

Security News and Links

February 21, 2006: A security weakness in the Mac's handling of certain file types that could allow a malicious script to run has been found. Details are at http://secunia.com/advisories/18963

Yale's Information Security Office Page

Apple's Security Updates Page

Microsoft's Security Updates Page