By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor The computer worm known as the W32.Blaster. Worm is still rampant throughout computers on the network. Together with a host of viruses, it occasionally renders services like myACU, Webmail, Blackboard and instant messaging useless, said K.B. Massingill, chief information officer. The problem is not with the ... [Read More…]
Worm temporarily closes network: University sustains minimal damage
By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor The effects of a new computer worm hit the ACU network Aug. 16, forcing network administrators to shut it down until Aug. 18. The worm, commonly known as W32.Blaster.Worm, could have easily spread throughout the network if students weren't given the opportunity to disinfect and protect their computers, said K.B. ... [Read More…]
Timely Technology
By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor As ACU continues to evolve technologically with the times, the changes affect the uses of student computing. MyACU and Webmail received large makeovers during the summer that will give students more options and will eventually include new features. New features allow users to choose which announcements they ... [Read More…]
Information Technology actually trying to improve, not slow down, messaging for students on campus
As the chief information officer at ACU, I am writing to respond to Ricky Cadden's letter to the editor. Ricky stated that Information Technology at ACU had "taken it upon itself to 'play' with ports for AOL's Instant Messenger, rendering the service next to useless for students on campus." This is exactly opposite of the truth. Information ... [Read More…]
Network administrators need students’ help in fixing slow down
It is clear to any students or faculty who use the ACU network that we have a severe problem with its performance. Although this summer ACU increased capacity by over 60 percent, the usability is worse than ever. While many factors contribute to this problem, there is one that stands out far beyond them all: file sharing. Ignoring any legal or ... [Read More…]