PENN PRINTOUT
The University of Pennsylvania's Online Computing Magazine

PENN PRINTOUT October 1993 - Volume 10:2

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Announcements


University policy on unauthorized copying of copyrighted software

The University of Pennsylvania does not condone or tolerate the unauthorized copying of licensed computer software by staff, faculty, or students. The University shall adhere to its contractual responsibilities and shall comply with all copyright laws, and expects all members of the University community to do so as well. Members of the University community who violate this policy may be subject to discipline through standard University procedures. An individual or University department engaged in the unauthorized copying or use of software may also face civil suit, criminal charges, and/or penalties and fines. Subject to the facts and circumstances of each case, such individuals or departments shall be solely responsible for their defense and any resulting liability. If you have questions about this policy, please contact Dave Millar, University Information Security Officer, at 898-2172.


Information about Maple for students enrolled in calculus courses

Maple Help Center

Offered by the Mathematics Department in cooperation with the Assistant Deans for Residence, the Tutoring Center, and Pi Mu Epsilon; to circulate among various residence halls throughout the semester.

Mondays, 7-9 PM
Hill House, WEB DuBois College House,
Bodine Computer Lab (Quad)

Tuesdays, 7-9 PM
Hill House, Provost Tower (Quad)

Wednesdays, 7-9 PM
Kings Court/English House,
Van Pelt College House Lab

Thursdays, 7-9 PM
Butcher-Speakman/Class of 28,
Kings Court/English House

Gopher

The Math Department maintains a gopher (electronic repository of information) entitled gopher.math.upenn.edu

Newsgroups

The following electronic newsgroups (interactive forums) exist for Math coursework:

upenn.math.math130; upenn.math.math140;
upenn.math.math141; upenn.math.math150;
upenn.math.math151; upenn.math.advice

Maple V Release 2

For the Macintosh full academic version is now available. The Math Department will let you know as soon as Release 2 upgrades are available for the student version. Make sure you have sent in your software registration card for Release 1 to become eligible for this upgrade.


PennNet PassPort: New guide to networking

Curious-or confused-about PennInfo, Gopher, e-mail, NetNews, telnet, file transfer, modems, network IDs, asynchronous, Ethernet, and SLIP? Help is at hand.

PennNet PassPort, a guide to networking at Penn, has just been published by Data Communications and Computing Services (DCCS). This 44-page overview of PennNet and the Internet, intended for students, faculty, and staff, introduces key services, software, and terminology in an attractive, non-technical package. Also covered are the services offered by DCCS, which operates PennNet and its connections to the Internet.

PennNet PassPort is available for purchase at Wharton Reprographics, 400 Steinberg Hall-Dietrich Hall, at a cost of $2. In addition, for those with access to FTP (file transfer protocol) software, a master file in PostScript format is available for retrieval and laser printing from ftp.upenn.edu, directory pub/DCCS, document name PassPort_v1.1.ps. (The document is designed for double-sided copying.)

The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences is making the PassPort available at no charge to all SEAS students, faculty, and staff in order to promote effective use of PennNet and the Internet; details will be posted in SEAS mailboxes. DCCS encourages other schools and departments to follow SEAS's lead.


UMIS training room available

The University Management Information Services (UMIS) Training Room, located in Suite 265C, 3401 Walnut Street, is available for use Monday through Friday. The training room is equipped with:

  • 14 IBM PS/2 55sx computers with color monitors
  • 1 lead/trainer IBM PS/2 70/120 HD
  • Ethernet and asynchronous communications modules
  • Sony overhead projection system
  • VCR
  • Software includes DOS 5.0, Windows 3.0, Ftp software, Lotus 1-2-3 v.3, ProComm 2.4.2, WordPerfect 5.1.
The hardware and software are upgraded periodically. The rental fee is $300 for a full day and $150 for a half day. Call 898-4961 for further information and booking.


Hardware maintenance vendors

The Purchasing Department and the task forces for microcomputer and UNIX maintenance recommend the following companies for computer maintenance services for fiscal 1994 and 1995.

For microcomputer maintenance:

Computer Fixer         Janice Cuthbert  215-629-5700
INTEC                  Mike Miller      800-225-1187
                                        609-427-0900
System & Service Pros  William Jeffers  215-878-3778

For UNIX maintenance:


Workstation     Recommended vendor

DEC             DEC, SUN     
SUN             SUN, DEC
SGI             SGI, DEC
IBM             DEC, SUN     
HP              DEC, HP
NEXT            DEC

UNIX maintenance vendor contacts:


DEC                  Peter Brown    215-542-3468
Hewlett Packard      Leslie O'Brien 215-666-9000
Silicon Graphics     Jerry Allen    215-638-3707
SUN/Bell Atlantic    Bob Dixey      609-231-2725
                     Jim McCrossin  215-962-5571
For futher information or assistance, please call Abe Ahmed, 898-2482, or Gail Lindsey, 898-2313.