NC State ResNet Newsletter
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This newsletter was sent to all ResNet subscribers in accordance with the
ResNet Terms and Conditions.
We hope that you find it both informative and interesting.
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What's New!
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ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE REQUIRED THIS SEMESTER:
Beginning this semester, all ResNet customers are required to run an
up-to-date anti-virus software package on their computer if one is
available from NC State for the operating system being run.

If you do not have anti-virus software, or do not have up-to-date virus
definition files (ideally updated at least every week), please be aware
that NC State provides Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition *FREE* for all
currently registered students, as well as faculty and staff.

One advantage of the Norton AntiVirus software available from NC State is
that if you run the "managed" version (which ResNet staff highly
recommend), your computer gets virus definitions automatically (and on at
least a weekly basis) without your having to worry about it.

For more information about Norton AntiVirus and to download a copy for your
computer, go to:
http://www.ncsu.edu/it/antivirus/

(Please note: always uninstall any existing anti-virus software on your
computer before installing new anti-virus software.)

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Things You Should Know
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P2P FILE SHARING:
Have you been experiencing a slow-down in access to off-campus web sites?
As a result of the wide use of file-sharing programs such as KaZaA,
LimeWire, and Audio Galaxy, network connections have gotten slower. You
can do your part to help by going to http://www.ncsu.edu/resnet/p2p/
and learning how to limit your file sharing software to improve network
performance.

CUSTOM HOST NAMES:
Easy-to-remember host names are available from ResNet. This allows users
to find your personal computer through a custom name that you sign up for.
For example, if your custom host name (a.k.a. cname) is =93packfan=94 then =
you
can access your computer from somewhere else by the name
packfan.rh.ncsu.edu. If you are running a web server, your site can be
accessed by going to http://packfan.rh.ncsu.edu. Interested in signing up
or learning more about this service? Go to
http://www.ncsu.edu/resnet/cnames/

KEEPING YOUR COMPUTER SECURE:
It is always important to have the latest updates for your operating
system. This will help keep your computer more secure and trouble-free.

Periodically, Microsoft releases updates for all Windows operating systems.
To update your computer, go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com

If you have a Macintosh computer with OS 9 or OS X then you can run
Software Update (located under the Apple menu or in System Preferences).

For more information and detailed instructions, go to
http://www.ncsu.edu/resnet/security/updates.php

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Interesting....
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STATISTICS:
Here are some ResNet statistics you may find interesting. The time period
is August 1, 2002 through October 31, 2002.

---Average percentage of NC State bandwidth used by P2P apps in ResNet
-Incoming (downloading): 48%
-Outgoing (serving): 78%
---Average IP traffic
-Inbound: 105 Mbits/second
-Outbound: 180 Mbits/second
---Number of computers reported to be hacked with an IRC bot: 27
---Number of computers blocked from the mail servers because of the Klez =
virus: 32
---Number of copyright infringement complaints regarding ResNet computers: =
146

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