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Calendar Sharing

Adding your account to a GroupWise calendar.

Publish Your Web Page

Setting Up Your Linux Account

You must first obtain a Linux account.

You will first need to use a Secure Shell (ssh) program to log into your Linux account and change the assigned password. When the ssh screen comes up click the Quick Connect button, then type alamo.nmsu.edu in the space provided for Host Name. Enter your user name, which is your first initial followed by the first seven letters of your last name in the space for User Name. At the password prompt, enter the password which was assigned and emailed to you.

Once logged into alamo.nmsu.edu you will see the prompt username@alamo:~> at which point you should change the password assigned to you to a password that you will make up. Your new password must be between 6 and 8 characters long, begin with a lowercase letter and contain at least one capital letter, number, or other non-lowercase or non-alphabetic character such as #, &, _, etc.

At the username@alamo:~> prompt, type passwd followed by the Enter key. This is the change password command. Upon entering the command, you’ll see a prompt to enter your old (the one assigned to you) password. As you type, you will see nothing echoed to the screen; the system is seeing what you type, although you can’t. After entering your old password and pressing Enter, you’ll then see a prompt to enter a new password. Once again, it is not echoed to the screen. You’ll enter your new password twice for verification, then you are done.

To log off, type exit followed by Enter.

A public_ html directory has been created for you. The public_ html directory is where your web pages must be stored to be accessible via the address http://alamo.nmsu.edu/~username/ where username is the name that you use to log into the system.

Publishing Your Web Page:

Using ssh for file transfer:

Note: Download and setup instructions at: Shell Setup
  • Download Secure Shell.
  • Click on Secure File Transfer Client.
  • Click on the “Quick Connect” button.
  • Under Host Name: enter alamo.nmsu.edu
  • Under User Name: enter your username for alamo.nmsu.edu
  • Leave the port number as 22 and the Authentication Method as Profile Setting.
  • Click Connect and enter your password in the dialog box that comes up.
  • Double click on the public_html folder. This is the directory where you will put the files for your Web Pages.
  • Open My Computer (or Windows Explorer), position both windows so they are able to be viewed simultaneously, select the files to be transferred by highlighting them with your mouse, then simply drag and drop the files to the SSH Secure File Transfer window.
  • When you are finished, click disconnect on the tool bar to exit the program.
  • You can then view your web page by going to the URL alamo.nmsu.edu/~loginname in any web browser.

Dial-up Modem Usage

One dial up access number is designated for use by faculty, staff, and students.  Use of any other NMSU-A dial up access number without express permission is prohibited.  Any faculty, staff, or student who allows unauthorized use of the dial-up access number will have his or her access revoked immediately.

The dial up access is provided for your benefit.  Be aware that there is pornography and other information available on the internet that is unsuitable for children.  If you have children in your home, it is your responsibility to monitor what information is accessed through your account; NMSU-A will not be held responsible.

It is not the responsibility of the University to install or provide technical assistance in setting up the software to access the network.  Computer Center personnel will not come to your home to assist in the setup process.

Change NetWare/Linux Password

Changing Your NetWare Password

  1. Click on Start Button
  2. Click on Programs
  3. Click on Accessories
  4. Select Command Prompt
  5. You will get a black DOS screen
  6. At C:\ type in setpass
  7. Enter your old password.  You will not see anything being typed.
  8. Type in your new password which has to be at least 5 characters and press enter.  You will not see anything being typed.
  9. Retype your password.
  10. If you typed in your password correctly you should see a message that the password has been changed.
  11. You will have type in the new password the next time you log in.  (NOTE:  This does not change your GroupWise password.)

Changing Your Password on the Linux Server

  1. Ssh into your Linux account on alamo.nmsu.edu.
  2. Type in your login name.
  3. Type in your login password.
  4. Type passwd and press enter.
  5. Type your new password and press enter. (Note: Your password has to be at least 6 characters long starting with a letter and must contain at least one special character, such as a number)
  6. Type your new password again and press enter. Your password has been changed and you will need to use your new password the next time you login to the Linux system.

Forwarding GroupWise

The following PDF will step you through the process of forwarding your GroupWise to another account.

Print E-Mail without Headers

  • Select an e-mail (with no attachments and was sent by someone on campus) in GroupWise and select View.
  • Right-click anywhere in the view box and select Print (Preview) Options.
  • Uncheck the Print Header box and click on OK.
  • Now your e-mail should print without the header.

Creating an Address Book

Creating an Address Book

* On the GroupWise menu bar, click on Address Book
* On the Address Book menu, click on File –> New Book and type in a name and click Ok.

Adding a Contact

* On the GroupWise menu bar, click on Address Book
* Select the Address Book you want to add the contact.
* On the Address Book menu bar, click on New, Contact should be selected by default.
* Fill in the information then click Ok.

Forward my.nmsu E-mail to GroupWise

The following PDF will step you through the process of forwarding your NMSU Email to GroupWise.

Block E-mail

  • In your received or junk e-mail folder highlight the e-mails you want to block by holding down the Ctrl key and clicking down the list with the left mouse button.
  • After you are done, right-click in the highlighted area.
  • Select Junk Mail from the list.
  • Now click on Block sender.

NOTE: You can not block nmsua.nmsu.edu addresses

E-mail Rules

Rules are used for different actions and these directions are for sending a reply e-mail when you are out of the office.

* On the GroupWise tool bar click on Tools.
* Click on Rules.
* On the right-hand side click New.
* Type in the name for the rule.
* On Add items are, check Received.
* Under Item types check Mail.
* Click on Add Action and select Reply.
* Reply to sender is automatically selected. Click Ok.
* Type in your message and click Ok then Save.
* Make sure there is a checkmark in the rule you want to use.

Trust List

This e-mail is placed into your Mailbox instead of in the Junk mail folder.

* On the GroupWise menu, click on Tools –> Junk Mail Handling.
* In the Junk Mail Handling box, click on the Trust List tab.
* Click on New.
* Type in the Domain, example (nmsua.nmsu.edu) or e-mail address, example (username@nmsua.nmsu.edu).
* Click Ok twice.


Creating a Distribution List

* On the GroupWise menu bar, click on Address Book
* On the Address Book menu, click on New.
* In the New Entry box click on Group then click Ok.
* In the Name: filed type in what you want to call the group then click Ok.
* In your list to the right you should now see the group you created.
* Double-click on the group to open.
* Down the left-side under Members: you should see add. Click on Add.
* In the Adress List double-click or drag the address you want in your list.
* When you are done click on Ok.

NOTE: The address you want in your Distribution List have to already be in your Address Book.

Changing GroupWise Password

* On the GroupWise menu click on Tools –> Options.
* Double-click on Security.
* Type the old password in the Old Password box and press the Tab key.
* Type your Login password in the next two boxes.
* Click Ok.

Filter Offensive and Spam Email

  • With GroupWise opened, click on Tools -> Rules
  • Click on New.
  • Title the Rule “Offensive E-Mail” or whatever you wish.
  • Click on Define Conditions.  Change the first Drop Down box to read “Subject”.  In the second field, enter the first word from your list.  Change the button that says “End”, to “Or,” and you will see that it creates a new row for a new condition.  Repeat these steps until you have got a new line for each word.  Leave the last button of the last line as “End.”  Click the “Ok” button.
  • Click on the drop-down for “Add Action,” click “Empty,” and click “Ok.”
  • You can test the rule by sending yourself something that contains one of your words.  If the rule works, you should not receive the email.

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Computer Replacement Guidelines

New Mexico State University at Alamogordo (NMSU-A) recognizes that technology is critical in today’s society. NMSU-A’s purpose in this guideline is to insure that faculty, staff, and students are provided with the most cost effective and current technology in order to fulfill the universities mission.

Minimum Computer Specification:

Age:

Desktop and laptops should be no more that 5 years of age.

Desktop minimum specifications (PC):

  • Processor capable of running Windows 7. Minimum of a 2.4 GHz processor.
  • Memory (RAM) should be a minimum of 2 GB.
  • Hard drive should be a minimum of 160 GB with Windows 7, Office 2007, anti-spamware, and antivirus.
  • CD-ROM RW and/or DVD RW drive.
  • Video card should be capable of running in 800×600 or higher mode.
  • LAN card should be a minimum of 100 MB.
  • Monitor size should be at least 17 inches and capable of 800×600 or higher resolution. Flat panels are recommended in order to reduce electrical and heat load.

Laptop minimum specification (PC):

  • Processor capable of running Windows 7.  Minimum of 2.00GHz processor.
  • Memory (RAM) should be a minimum of 2 GB.
  • Hard drive should be a minimum of 160 GB with Windows 7, Office 2007, anti-spamware, and antiviurs.
  • Display should be a minimum of 14.1 inches.
  • CD-ROM RW or DVD RW drive.
  • LAN card should be a minimum of 100 MB.
  • Wireless LAN should be 802.11 b/g capable.

Departments are advised to implement a 4-year replacement cycle for all desktop and laptop computers to insure employees and students are working with reasonably current technology. These replacements should be done with departmental budget limitations taken into consideration.

Computer Accounts

Types of Computer Accounts

Computer Services maintains two systems which students, faculty, and staff may use.  A network account is required to use most computers on campus.  This account allows the use of networked software and dial up access.

The second system is used for web pages, Unix/Linux programming, learning Unix/Linux, etc.  An account on the Linux system is only necessary if you plan to publish web pages or have some other need to access a Linux operating system.

Network Accounts

Registered NMSU-A students may get their network account for the semester beginning the first day of each semester.  Bring proof of current semester’s registration or current semester’s ID and completely fill out a login form which is available at the lab assistant desk in the main Computer Lab in SC104.

Student network accounts are deleted at the end of the spring and summer semester.

Registered NMSU (othern campuses) students may get a network account at NMSU-A after paying a $20.00 computer usage fee at the Business Office.  Bring the receipt to the Computer Center and fill out a login form which is available at the lab assistant desk in SC104.

Linux System Accounts

Registered students, faculty, and staff may also publish their own web pages by electronically submitting an application for a Linux account.

ADA Software

The computer center has several software packages and pieces of equipment available to enhance the use of computers for students with disabilities.  Most of the software is accessible on the network allowing students with disabilities to use any computer that is attached to the network.  The bulk of the software and equipment focuses around students with visual disabilities, however much of this software and equipment will be of assistance to students with other disabilities.

Mega Dots

A DOS program that translates text into braille.  To use, type mega at a Command prompt and press Enter.  A blank screen (Editor screen) will appear.  Press the [F10] key to bring up a menu of options.

Window Eyes

A speech synthesizer program for Windows that reads what is currently on the screen.  Headphones and speech synthesizers are available for checkout through the computer center lab assistants.

Large Screen Monitors

The large screen monitors available in the classroom/labs are designated for use by students with visual disabilities.  Although anyone may use these computers, they must be relinquished to a student with visual disabilities upon request.

The computer center also maintains one computer with a large screen monitor located in the north hallway of the Science Center.  This computer was placed in this location as a safe location away from other furniture and items that may cause harm to students susceptible to seizures. However, it is available to any student with special needs.

Computer Services

Helen D. Tays Computer Center Hours

  • Monday - Thursday  8:00 to 10:00
  • Friday 8:00 to 8:00
  • Saturday - Sunday 11:00 to 5:00

Computer Center Goals

  1. To provide adequate facilities, software and equipment that is conducive to a successful learning environment necessare for quality education.
  2. To provide computers and software advising to students, faculty, and staff.
  3. To maintain active ties with ICT on main campus.
  4. To make services and equipment available to all students, faculty, and staff.