Overview
The CD was originally produced by the MITApps team, specifically to handle the fall and spring term bottleneck of new students needing the core software applications installed on their computers. This was especially helpful to those who did not have fast internet connections. The CD has since proven itself to be a valuable tool for many others.
Today, most students have access to faster Internet connections both on and off campus. Much of the software students need to use comes pre-installed on their machines, such as recommended browsers and email clients. For next year, the team plans to look at enhancing services to students in terms of software distribution.
The release process includes:
- determine software to be included on the CD
- determine best method of duplication and associated costs
- CD design and logo's
- documentation and readme's
- testing
- distribution
After successful completion of the above the Fall 2005 software CD will be released to the MIT community.
Timeline
CD ready for testing on 8/1
CD ready for reproduction on 8/15
First draft of documentation ready by 7/18
Final documentation ready by 8/1
The CD went to production on Thursday, August 11, 2005
News
No news items at this time.
Announcements
Fall 2005 Software CD Release Announcement
August 16, 2005
Fall 2005 Software CD Release Effort Underway
June 14, 2005
Key Decisions
- We will duplicate using the VSL duplicating machine.
- We will not include unsupported applications on the CD.
- Will work with a graphic designer to include new CD design.
Notable Features
The Fall 2005 MIT CD will include the following software:
Windows
Adobe Reader 7
Eudora 6.2.3
Kerberos for Windows (KfW) 2.6.5
Kerberized Line Printer (KLP) 1.0.1
Firefox 1.0.6
SecureCRT 4.1.9 (note v 5 is coming; reg codes will be placed on sw dwnld pg)
SecureFX 2.2.4 (note v3 is coming; reg codes will be placed on sw dwnld pg)
Stretch Break 5.5
TechTime Desktop Client 9.04
TechTime Palm sync client 9.04
Tivoli Storage Management (TSM) 5.2.3
VirusScan 8.0i
Virtual Private Network (VPN) 4.6
Macintosh 0S X
Adobe Reader 7
Eudora 6.2.3
Fetch 5
Firefox 1.0.6
Kerberos Extras (OS X 10.2 - 10.4)
Kerberized Line Printer (KLPR)
MacZephyr 1.5.4
Stretch Break 4.1
TechTime Desktop Client 9.04
TechTime Palm sync client 9.04
Tivoli Storage Management (TSM) 5.2.3
Virex 7.2.1
Virtual Private Network (VPN) 4.7
Linux
Adobe Reader 7.0
LPRng 3.8
MIT Kerberos Configuration Files
MIT Pine 4.62L
MIT Zephyr
Tivoli Storage Management
Virtual Private Network Client
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System
Requirements
The system requirements vary for each piece of software on the CD. We recommend that you follow the latest IS&T hardware recommendations: Recommended PCs and Recommended Macintosh Computers for staff and students.
Testing
Testing will follow a test plan. Please e-mail the release team cd-release@mit.edu if you wish to participate.
Known
Issues
There are no known issues at this time.
Documentation
Existing or Planned Documentation:
| Documentation Name |
Exists |
Draft Ready |
Ready |
Assigned To |
| MIT CD Fall 2005 Product Page |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Lee |
| MIT CD Read Me |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Lee |
Getting connect to MITnet |
|
Yes |
Yes |
Lee |
Release Team
 |
Deb Bowser - SWRT |
| |
Product Release Coordinator |
|
Christine Verick - TH |
| |
Tech Help Liaison |
|
Atticus Gifford - SWRT |
| |
Installer Writer |
|
Jonathan Reed - RCC |
| |
Red Hat Linux Release Team Liaison |
|
Lee Ridgway - TPC |
| |
Documentation Writer |
|
Tommy Smith - SWRT |
| |
Duplication Supervisor |
|
Al Willis - SWRT |
| |
Macintosh Platform Coordinator |
If you would like to contact the team, please send email to cd-release@mit.edu.
Meeting Minutes
Weekly Action Items:
Support
If you have a question or need assistance,
please contact the Computing Help Desk
at computing-help@mit.edu
or x3-1101 or visit their
web site for more support resources.
