ITS is now distributing Office 2008 and Mac OS X 10.5 -- also called Leopard -- to faculty and staff users. The latest version of Mac OS X offers a wide array of new features and technologies, packaged in an interface that feels completely familiar and intuitive to anyone accustomed to using a Mac. The same can be said of Office, which sports a subtly revised interface offering a variety of new and improved features. Again, it will be familiar to any Office user.

Both packages have been extensively tested on campus, and the feedback from testers has been overwhelmingly positive. We're very pleased to be able to offer these upgrades to our users.

To get the new software, you'll need at least a PowerMac G4 with a 1 gigahertz processor, and minimum of 1 gigabyte of memory. To schedule your upgrade or discuss your needs, email the helpdesk and request a consultation.

Starting October 27, 2008, all campus wireless networking for college-owned computers, as well as for computers owned by students and employees, will use DavidsonSecure for wireless connectivity. This wireless network is encrypted to better protect your data. Learn more about the change.

On that date, students and employees logging in to DavidsonWLAN or WildcatNet will be directed to the upgrade instructions and must update their computers and other wireless devices to connect to DavidsonSecure before receiving network connectivity. But you don't need to wait until then - upgrade to DavidsonSecure now!