http://web.mit.edu/ist/news News from MIT Information Services and Technology en-us Wed, 06 May 2009 08:00:00 EST FileMaker 10 has a significantly different user interface than version 9. https://wikis.mit.edu/confluence/display/SWRT/2009-05-06+FileMaker+10+Release+Announcement Thu, 30 April 2009 08:00:00 EST MS Office 2007 SP2 has a number of important improvements, performance tweaks and new features. https://wikis.mit.edu/confluence/display/SWRT/Microsoft+Office+2007+Service+Pack+2+released Mon, 23 March 2008 08:00:00 EST IS&T strongly recommends that Windows users WAIT to install IE8 until it becomes available as an approved update via the MIT Windows Automatic Update Service (WAUS). http://web.mit.edu/ist/news/headlines/ie8wait.html Thu, 25 September 2008 08:00:00 EST This version of the Cisco Virtual Private Network (VPN) client is fully compatible with 32-bit Windows Vista and Windows XP. http://itinfo.mit.edu/product.php?name=vpn Wed, 20 August 2008 08:00:00 EST In the latest version of the typing break program, users can select from 36 stretches and 21 ergonomic reminders. http://itinfo.mit.edu/product.php?vid=812 Thu, 14 August 2008 08:00:00 EST SecureCRT 6.0.3 is used to securely log into Athena via terminal emulation over SSH (Secure Shell). http://itinfo.mit.edu/product.php?vid=543 Thu, 14 August 2008 08:00:00 EST SecureFX 6.0.3 is used to transfer files securely to and from Athena via SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol). http://itinfo.mit.edu/product.php?vid=805 Thu, 10 July 2008 08:00:00 EST IS&T encourages MIT community members to contact their respective IT support providers before installing VMware. http://itinfo.mit.edu/product.php?vid=790 Fri, 16 May 2008 08:00:00 EST The IS&T Computing Help Desk now offers support for win.mit.edu domain users and container administrators. http://web.mit.edu/ist/news/headlines/win.html Tue, 25 March 2008 08:00:00 EST This fix is for users of Excel 2007 who have installed the Analysis ToolPak. http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;942430 Fri, 14 March 2008 08:00:00 EST IS&T is evaluating SP1 for use in the MIT environment and, as a precaution, has issued a RECOMMENDATION TO WAIT before proceeding with SP1 installation. http://web.mit.edu/swrt/releases/vista-sp1/VistaSP1wait.html Fri, 04 January 2008 08:00:00 EST While SP3 introduces many improved security features, it blocks certain Microsoft Office Excel 2003, Microsoft Office Word 2003, and Corel Draw (.cdr) file formats. http://itinfo.mit.edu/article.php?id=8730 Fri, 28 December 2007 08:00:00 EST IS&T now offers full support for all systems running business-class versions of Windows Vista and has recommended guidelines for safe migration paths. http://itinfo.mit.edu/article.php?id=8713 Mon, 05 November 2007 08:00:00 EST The support will cover the Windows Mobile 5 Pocket PC/Smartphone and Windows Mobile 6 Professional/Standard devices. http://itinfo.mit.edu/article.php?id=8663 Thu, 25 October 2007 08:00:00 EST Kerberos for Windows 3.2.2 offers an improved graphical user interface. http://web.mit.edu/kerberos/kfw-3.2/kfw-3.2.2/relnotes.html Wed, 15 August 2007 08:00:00 EST Kerberos for Windows 3.2.1 is supported on Windows XP and Vista. http://itinfo.mit.edu/product.php?vid=752 Tue, 14 August 2007 08:00:00 EST This tool sets the default save type in Microsoft Office 2007 applications to the previous Office 97-2003 formats (.doc, .xls, .ppt) for cross-platform capability. http://itinfo.mit.edu/article.php?id=8505 Thu, 19 July 2007 08:00:00 EST This issue affects only users of this add-on; it does not affect other functionality of Excel 2007 or Microsoft Office 2007. http://itinfo.mit.edu/article.php?id=8495 Thu, 07 June 2007 08:00:00 EST iPass provides registered users access to commercial internet service providers when traveling domestically or internationally, via broadband connections and dialup. http://itinfo.mit.edu/product.php?vid=747 Tue, 22 May 2007 08:00:00 EST Support for Windows Mail is part of IS&T's phased support plan for Windows Vista Enterprise Edition. http://itinfo.mit.edu/product.php?vid=748 Fri, 18 May 2007 08:00:00 EST The patch resolves several important issues. http://itinfo.mit.edu/product?vid=737 Thu, 26 April 2007 08:00:00 EST TSM 5.4 is the latest version of the backup/archive client from IBM for the Windows platform. http://itinfo.mit.edu/product.php?vid=745 Thu, 01 March 2007 08:00:00 EST VPN Client 4.8 for Windows is compatible with both Vista and XP. http://itinfo.mit.edu/product.php?name=vpn Wed, 28 February 2007 08:00:00 EST Use a cautionary approach when deciding to upgrade to Office 2007. http://itinfo.mit.edu/article.php?id=8353 Wed, 21 February 2007 08:00:00 EST VirusScan Enterprise 8.5i for Windows runs on Windows XP and Vista computers, and on Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003. http://itinfo.mit.edu/product.php?vid=737 Mon, 06 November 2006 08:00:00 EST IS&T's Computing Help Desk began official support for IE7 on November 1; online documentation is available. http://web.mit.edu/ist/news/headlines/ie7.html Wed, 19 April 2006 08:00:00 EST New features include drag-and-drop files, increased firewall flexibility, and integrated configuration settings between SecureCRT and SecureFX. http://itinfo.mit.edu/product?name=securefx Wed, 19 April 2006 08:00:00 EST New features include tabbed sessions, a new SFTP tab, and integrated configuration settings between SecureCRT and SecureFX. http://itinfo.mit.edu/product?name=securecrt Mon, 27 March 2006 08:00:00 EST Microsoft has announced a vulnerability concerning Microsoft Internet Explorer which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the user's system. http://mit.edu/ist/topics/security/recent-notices.html#0 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 08:00:00 EST Windows users should be aware of a new worm set to execute on the third of each month (e.g., February 3, 2006). http://mit.edu/ist/topics/security/nyxem.html Thu, 05 Jan 2006 08:00:00 EST A serious Windows operating system vulnerability enables hackers to execute code that can damage computers. http://web.mit.edu/ist/news/headlines/wmf.html Fri, 09 Dec 2005 08:00:00 EST You can now place orders for FileMaker 8 Server through IS&T's Volume and Site License Software (VSLS). FileMaker 8 Pro and FileMaker 8 Advanced (formerly Developer) have been available since October. http://web.mit.edu/ist/products/vsls/mitfmpro/ Thu, 17 Nov 2005 08:00:00 EST Upgrade to this supported web page creation tool if you're running Windows XP and want improved rendering support for Cascading Style Sheets in design view. http://itinfo.mit.edu/product.php?vid=697 Thu, 10 Nov 2005 08:00:00 EST They include a critical security patch for the Windows operating system, Microsoft Office updates, one Windows 2000 update, and one update for Microsoft Sharepoint. http://web.mit.edu/ist/topics/windows/updates/ Thu, 25 Aug 2005 08:00:00 EST Outlook Express 6 is the current version of the default email program installed with Windows XP Professional. http://itinfo.mit.edu/product?vid=684 Tue, 02 Aug 2005 08:00:00 EST Features include increased IMAP stability, user interface enhancements, OpenSSL incorporation, and many bug fixes. http://itinfo.mit.edu/product?vid=682 Wed, 29 June 2005 08:00:00 EST See the Web Browsers at MIT page for current recommendations. http://web.mit.edu/ist/topics/browsers/ Wed, 29 June 2005 08:00:00 EST This applies to the whole suite: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. http://itinfo.mit.edu/product.php?name=office Thu, 21 Apr 2005 08:00:00 EST This version addresses a security issue that affects all previous versions of Eudora for Windows. It is also the first version configured to use IMAP as the default email protocol. http://itinfo.mit.edu/product.php?vid=663 Wed, 16 Mar 2005 08:00:00 EST Reader 7.0 provides new features including improved accessibility features. http://itinfo.mit.edu/product?vid=661 Tue, 01 Mar 2005 08:00:00 EST MIT's Campus Agreement with Microsoft enables DLCs and undergrads to upgrade aging Windows OS software. http://web.mit.edu/swrt/announcements/retirement-win2000.html Tue, 04 Jan 2005 08:00:00 EST Virtual Private Network (VPN) helps MIT users connect to MITnet from off campus. http://itinfo.mit.edu/product.php?name=vpn Wed, 03 Nov 2004 08:00:00 EST This latest release of TSM includes minor bug fixes and added features. http://itinfo.mit.edu/product?vid=647 Wed, 03 Nov 2004 08:00:00 EST This revision includes bug fixes to the configuration files and a change in the way Leash behaves on login. http://itinfo.mit.edu/product?vid=645 Tue, 05 Oct 2004 08:00:00 EST This latest version of the network authentication protocol includes security and minor bug fixes and a revamped MIT customized installer. http://itinfo.mit.edu/product?vid=645 Tue, 14 Sep 2004 08:00:00 EST IS&T is now recommending Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows XP Professional at MIT. http://web.mit.edu/ist/news/headlines/sp2.html Fri, 10 Sep 2004 08:00:00 EST Virusscan is an antivirus program that runs on the Windows 2000 and XP client and Windows 2000 and 2003 server platforms. http://itinfo.mit.edu/product?vid=644 Fri, 13 Aug 2004 08:00:00 EST The transition period to Windows XP Professional is expected to occur throughout the Fall months. http://web.mit.edu/swrt/announcements/retirement-win2000-countdown.html Tue, 03 Aug 2004 08:00:00 EST A new IS&T service helps Windows users keep their systems up to date and protected against the latest security and virus threats. http://web.mit.edu/ist/isnews/v19/n05/190504.html