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We recommend that you do not use "file sharing" (connecting via the network directly from one client computer to another client computer) to transfer files or make them available, as it will expose your computer to security risks and will not be reliable. | We recommend that you do not use "file sharing" (connecting via the network directly from one client computer to another client computer) to transfer files or make them available, as it will expose your computer to security risks and will not be reliable. | ||
| − | * [[Windows 98/ME | + | * [[Windows 98/ME file sharing|Windows 98/ME]] |
| − | * [[Windows NT | + | * [[Windows NT file sharing|Windows NT]] |
| − | * [[Windows 2000 | + | * [[Windows 2000 file sharing|Windows 2000]] |
| − | * [[Windows XP | + | * [[Windows XP file sharing|Windows XP]] |
| − | * [[Macintosh OS | + | * [[Macintosh OS classic file sharing|Macintosh OS Classic]] |
| − | * [[Macintosh OS X | + | * [[Macintosh OS X file sharing|Macintosh OS X]] |
| − | * [[Sharing | + | * [[Sharing between OS X and Windows XP|OS X to Windows XP file sharing]] |
==E-mail class aliases== | ==E-mail class aliases== | ||
* [[How to Find an E-mail Class Alias]] | * [[How to Find an E-mail Class Alias]] | ||
Revision as of 08:57, 19 June 2007
Contents
Energy consumption
Tools
- - Spam filtering, away messages, forwarding, etc..
Configure your e-mail application
Introduction
IMAP and POP are two different protocols for managing e-mail. 鶹Ƶ Technology Services recommends IMAP for your e-mail, but supports both POP and IMAP. IMAP allows you the ability to easily access and manage your mail from different locations and platforms. IMAP stores your mail on the e-mail server and allows you to organize it in folders on the server. Using IMAP mail will also allow you to access all of your e-mail while you are away from campus.
鶹Ƶ Technology Services recommends the use of either Thunderbird, Mail (Macintosh Only), or the for IMAP mail.
General settings
During the installation or configuration of your e-mail application you may be asked for the following information:
Incoming settings
- Mailserver: imap.gac.edu (use IMAP even if using POP)
- Using Port (default): 993 (IMAP) 995 (POP)
- Using: SSL and Authentication
Outgoing settings
- SMTP Server: smtp-auth.gac.edu
- Using Port (alternative): 465
- Using: SSL and Authentication
Other Settings
- Type of Connection T1 or LAN
- E-mail Address yourusername@gustavus.edu
- Profile Location Recommend saving your profile in your My Documents folder
Eudora
Thunderbird
Outlook Express
Home directory
Security
- Good Computing Habits for Windows Users
- How to backup your data (Windows)
- How to backup your data (Macintosh)
- Update your Symantec Antivirus using LiveUpdate
File sharing
We recommend that you do not use "file sharing" (connecting via the network directly from one client computer to another client computer) to transfer files or make them available, as it will expose your computer to security risks and will not be reliable.
- Windows 98/ME
- Windows NT
- Windows 2000
- Windows XP
- Macintosh OS Classic
- Macintosh OS X
- OS X to Windows XP file sharing