News Bytes

February 20, 2004

In This Issue

> Hard work brings good results
> The Results Are In: The 2003 Technology Use Survey
> MyDoom Was Not Our Doom: Virus/SPAM Filter Now Protecting the District
> ETAC Reviewing Technology Strategic Plan
> A Change for Windows Users
> Tech Alerts and Project Status Reports
> FAQ

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Changing Times
Willie Pritchard

by Willie Pritchard, Vice Chancellor and Chief Technology Officer

We are continuing to make progress in a number of technology areas in the district. Full story

 
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Is There a Portal in Your Future?

Following is a summary of the results from the recent Web-based, anonymous Technology Use Survey. The survey objective was to discover how District employees use technology, and how ETS can better meet their needs. Full story

 
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Preventing Viruses and Improving Security

Many of you may have read about the recent attack on computers worldwide by a new virus known as "MyDoom." The virus was widely recognized as the fastest spreading virus yet. Full story

 
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New Board Policy on Use of District Network and Computers

The last strategic plan for technology was written in 2000. In the life span of computer technology, those four calendar years are about 2.5 generations ago. Full story

 
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ETS Reorganization

To better facilitate the installation of software updates, virus definitions and upgrades to operating systems, the ETS Technical Services departments have begun the process of adding district Windows/PC computers to a domain. Full story

 
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Technology Use Survey Coming Soon

New in this issue of News Bytes: "Tech Alerts and Project Status Reports" will provide you with a summary of significant projects and late-breaking news about technology. Full story

 
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Just Call Tech!

The Call Center: Your one-stop source for technology information and support.

Phone: Ext. TECH 8324
7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mon. - Thurs.
7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fri.

E-mail: Techhelp@fhda.edu

Web site: http://ets.fhda.edu/call_center/

Walk in: De Anza College ATC 302
7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Mon. - Thurs.
7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fri.
 

 
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Frequently Asked Question's

Question:
Why are some of my email messages now showing "[BULK]" in the subject line? I didn't do anything to make that appear there. Answer

Question:
What good does having [BULK] placed in my subject line do? I'm still getting the spam! Answer

 
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Talk Back

Do you have questions or comments regarding this e-bulletin, or about any ETS services or projects? Please e-mail newsbytes@fhda.edu and we’ll provide answers one-on-one or in the next issue of
News Bytes
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Check out the ETS Website


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ETS - Educational Technology Services