ATIC Lab Open House
Kathy Cahill, Mary Ziegler
Wed Jan 16, 11am-02:00pm, 11-103
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Come to the Adaptive Computing Lab in 11-103 on January 16 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM and learn about cool alternative technologies for people with disabilities! See magnification, scanning and reading, Braille translation, screen reading software, and more. [Note: the ATIC Lab will hold other events for more in-depth information on voice recognition software (Jan. 22) and alternative keyboards and pointing devices (Jan. 24).]
Web: http://web.mit.edu/atic/www
Contact: Kathy Cahill, 11-103, x3-5111, kcahill@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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Alternative Keyboards and Pointing Devices -- Try Them Out!
Mary Ziegler, Kathy Cahill
Thu Jan 24, 12-02:00pm, 11-103
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Many alternative keyboards and pointing devices (track balls, touch pads, etc.) are helpful to persons with a computer-related Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI). The ATIC Lab and MIT Computer Connection maintain a large inventory of alternative keyboards and pointing devices to demo and loan on a short-term basis to anyone with an MIT ID. On Jan. 24 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM, the Adaptive Technology Lab in 11-103 will be pulling all its keyboards and mice out of the closet for you to see and try out!
Web: http://web.mit.edu/atic/www and http://web.mit.edu/atic/www/rsi
Contact: Mary Ziegler, 11-103, x8-9328, maryz@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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BrioQuery Quick Start
IS Training Staff
Thu Jan 17, 12-01:00pm, N42 Demo Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Learn how to download, install, and set up BrioQuery on your desktop. Learn how to download and process a standard report. An overview of the features and capabilities of BrioQuery will be given.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/warehouse/brio.html
Contact: Sarah Hickok, x3-7685, hickok@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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Buying a PC
Paisa Seeluangsawat
Thu Jan 10, 03-04:00pm, 4-237
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Building a PC from parts, upgrading a computer, or just planning to buy a prepackaged PC? Come learn what computers are composed of and what their differences are. Demystify spec sheets so you can see whether or not you're getting a fair deal from Dell or Compaq. This is an elementary class!
Web: http://web.mit.edu/paisa/www/iap/
Contact: Paisa Seeluangsawat, w71-508, 225-8858, paisa@mit.edu
Sponsor: Paisa Seeluangsawat, 500 MEMORIAL DR, 617 225-8858, paisa@mit.edu
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Element K Hands-on Workshop
Bronwen Heuer
Fri Jan 18, 12-01:00pm, W89-250
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Single session event
Is web-based training for me? Spend an hour in an instructor-led workshop. Learn how to get started using web-based training, explore what is offered and ask questions.
For more information about web-based training at MIT, see http://web.mit.edu/is/training/wbt.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/is/training/wbt
Contact: Bronwen Heuer, bronwenh@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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Endnote: Getting Started
Howard Silver
Wed Jan 23, 02-03:30pm, W89-185
Thu Jan 24, 10-11:30am, W89-185
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 22-Jan-2002
Limited to 15 participants.
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
Endnote is a type of "personal bibliographic software" which allows you to create and manage a database of bibliographic references. Your database can then be used as the source for bibliographic information cited in your manuscripts. This session will be a hands-on demonstration of creating a database, importing references, managing your database, and generating a manuscript.
Contact: Howard Silver, 14S-134, x3-9319, hsilver@mit.edu
Sponsor: Libraries
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Eudora Quick Start
IS Training Staff
Wed Jan 9, 12-01:00pm, N42 Demo Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
This session - for Macintosh and PC users - shows how to configure Eudora, create messages and address lists, send and receive attachments, and sort incoming e-mail.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/is/help/eudora
Contact: Sarah Hickok, x3-7685, hickok@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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FileMaker Quick Start
IS Training Staff
Wed Jan 23, 12-01:00pm, N42 Demo Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
This session introduces database terms, shows how to create a simple database, and covers the six modes of FileMaker. Demos of several databases show how the software can be used.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/is/help/filemaker
Contact: Sarah Hickok, x3-7685, hickok@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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FileMaker User Group
Peggy Conant, Kevin Cunningham
Fri Feb 1, 12-01:00pm, N42 Demo Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
The MIT FileMaker User Group (fmug) was formed for people at MIT, from beginners to experts, who are using or interested in learning to use FileMaker® Pro database software and related products. After several years of dormancy, the group has been revived to acknowledge increasing use of FileMaker products on campus and to help the user community transition to FileMaker 5.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/is/help/filemaker/fmug/
Contact: Peggy Conant, N42-240h, x8-6481, pconant@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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Getting Connected to MITnet
Mark Van Dyke
Tue Jan 29, 02-03:00pm, N42 Demo Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
This lecture will help guide you through the process of configuring your laptop or home computer to connect to MITnet so that you will have access to online services available to MIT community members only. Attendees will learn about the different options they have for connecting to MIT from on and off campus. In addition, all attendees will receive a CD containing the necessary software for accessing MITnet and MIT's online services such as email and WebSIS.
This session is highly recommended for all incoming graduate students, visiting scholars, and new faculty and staff.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/is/services/list.html#network
Contact: Mark Van Dyke, mvan@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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MIT ECAT Vendor Partner for Computer Products Selection Process
Kathleen Moriarty, CPO
Wed Jan 23, 01-02:30pm, Tang Auditorium
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Over the past year a team consisting of members from Information Systems and the Central Procument Department have been evaluating the current ECAT vendor partnership for computer products. We will discuss the evaluation process, selection criteria, and introduce the new vendor partners.
Contact: Kathleen Moriarty, kathleen@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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Mac OS X Demo
Eric Zelman, Apple Computer, and Kathleen Moriarty
Thu Jan 17, 02-03:00pm, 3-133
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Eric Zelman, an Apple Systems Engineer, will be demonstrating Apple's most powerful operating system to date - OS X. The presentation will cover new features and benefits of this revolutionary O/S, a tour of the user friendly interface, and an overview of available applications. Time will be reserved for questions.
Contact: Kathleen Moriarty, kathleen@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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Mac Tech Partners
Al Willis
Fri Jan 18, 12-01:30pm, N42 Demo Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Join with Macintosh users who - officially or otherwise - help others within their departments make more productive use of computers. NOTE: This group meets monthly, normally on the 3rd Monday of the month.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/mugs
Contact: Al Willis, N42-140I, x3-0196, awillis@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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Orientation to Computing at MIT
IS Training Staff
Fri Jan 25, 12-01:00pm, N42 Demo Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
This class provides very basic information about the MIT computing environment. Topics include: telephones and voice mail, operating systems, supported software and recommended hardware, the campus network, security, help resources, and computer-related health issues.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/is/training
Contact: Sarah Hickok, x3-7685, hickok@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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Overview of Purchasing on the Web
Rachael Astyk, FSS
Thu Jan 10, Tue Jan 29, 12-01:30pm, N42 Demo Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
This demo integrates all aspects of using SAPweb for purchasing, including requisitioning external vendors, internal providers, and preferred partners. In this session we will introduce the SAPweb requisitioning form and the new online catalogs. We'll also go over purchasing procedures for buying from preferred partner vendors, including Office Depot, VWR, BOC Gases and NECX. We will also demonstrate how the new online ordering system interfaces with SAPweb.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/sapweb
Contact: Rachael Astyk, FSS, rachael@MIT.EDU
Sponsor: Information Systems
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PowerPoint Quick Start
Lee Ridgway
Mon Jan 7, 12-01:00pm, N42 Demo Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
PowerPoint makes it easy to jazz up your presentations. Get an introduction to what PowerPoint can do. Find out how to create shows. Learn how to use drawing tools, graphics, and create handouts.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/is/training
Contact: Sarah Hickok, hickok@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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Running Linux on a Mac
Kathleen Moriarty. MCC, Ricky Leiserson, MIT Apple Campus Representative
Mon Jan 28, 01:30-03:00pm, 3-133
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Interested in running Linux, but not sure if it will run on your Mac? Come see Linux installed and running on a PowerMac G4. Representatives from Apple Computer will be on hand to answer questions and a Linux CD will be distributed to all who attend.
Contact: Kathleen Moriarty. MCC, kathleen@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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TSM (formerly ADSM) Quick Start
IS Training
Tue Jan 8, 12-01:00pm, N42 Demo Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
TSM (formerly ADSM) is a network-based application for backing up the contents of your computer. Learn how to download, install, and configure TSM, for backing up your files to a secure server over the network. Discuss your TSM questions with technical staff.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/is/help/tsm
Contact: Janet Littell, jlittell@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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Talk to Your PC: Voice Recognition Software for the PC
Kathy Cahill, Mary Ziegler
Tue Jan 22, 12-01:00pm, 3-133
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Mary Ziegler and Kathleen Cahill of the MIT ATIC Lab will discuss the state of voice recognition software today, current products that are on the market, and hardware requirements if you are considering purchase. They will demonstrate the continuous voice recognition package Dragon NaturallySpeaking and answer questions.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/atic/www/
Contact: Mary Ziegler, N42-140h, x8-9328, maryz@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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Using Web Mail - Another Way to Get Your MIT Email
Jag Patel
Tue Jan 15, 02-03:00pm, N42 Demo Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Learn how to use MIT's installation of IMP, the recommended WebMail client for general MIT community use. This class will review methods to manage your email when you are away from your main computer, both on- and off-campus.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/webmail/
Contact: Jag Patel, jag@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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Virus Protection Quick Start
Janet Littell, Gerry Issacson
Mon Jan 14, 12-01:00pm, N42 Demo Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Learn how to download, install, and configure virus protection for your computer, and how to keep the software up to date. Discuss your questions with Jerry Isaacson, MIT Information Security Officer.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/is/help/virus/
Contact: Janet Littell, jlittell@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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WINPartners
Bryant Vernon
Mon Jan 28, 12-01:00pm, N42 Demo Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Join with other Windows users who, officially or otherwise, help users within their departments make more productive use of Windows workstations.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/is/help/windows/
Contact: Bryant Vernon, bcvernon@MIT.EDU
Sponsor: Information Systems
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Web @ MIT Quick Start
IS Training Staff
Wed Jan 16, 12-01:00pm, N42 Demo Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Learn how to explore the Web using Netscape. This session demonstrates the basics of a Web page, navigating from page to page, creating and editing bookmark lists, saving and printing a page, simple searching, and using Netscape's on-line help. Also included is a brief look at MIT's use of Web certificates and secure Web services.
Contact: Sarah Hickok, x3-7685, hickok@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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Windows 2000 Quick Start
IS Training Staff
Tue Jan 15, 12-01:00pm, N42 Demo Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
This session demonstrates the new features and functionalities of Windows 2000 for the desktop user. Tour Start Menu enhancements; compare differences between the new My Network Places and previous Network Neighborhood; meet the Active Desktop, Power Management, and Windows Update. See how many Control Panel functions have been consolidated, where NT profiles and Administrative Tools now reside, and how to set up a printer. We will explain why Active Directories are not currently allowed at MIT and make some recommendations for operating in this new environment. (System administration not covered.)
Web: http://http:/web.mit.edu/is/help/win2000
Contact: Sarah Hickok, hickok@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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Wireless Networking and DHCP Quick Start
Kerem B. Limon
Tue Jan 8, 02-03:00pm, N42 Demo Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
This talk is a practical overview of what DHCP is, how DHCP at MIT works and why, what wireless networking at MIT offers and where you can use it, who can use DHCP through network drops or wireless access points, and what you need to get started--software and hardware. We will also address common issues, and frequently asked questions.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/is/training
Contact: Kerem B. Limon, Kerem.Limon@MIT.EDU
Sponsor: Information Systems
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Word User Group
Ruth Levitsky
Tue Jan 22, 12-01:00pm, N42 Demo Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Join other Word users - both Mac and PC - to share questions and answers and see demos of new features. January's meeting will include a demo of Word 2000 new features.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/mugs/word/
Contact: Ruth Levitsky, levitsky@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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