Information Technology Services

Getting your computer ready for use at Antioch - a message from your friendly Helpdesk  Contact the Web Helpdesk or phone 1294 (937-769-1294).

An Important Notice to the Antioch Community About Windows Vista and Office 2007

How do you start using your computer in your room?  It depends on the dorm.

Regardless of the dorm, we recommend that all students use a firewall, keep their anti-virus definitions current and scan for infections weekly, and if using the Windows operating system, anti-spyware software, and requiring a password to access Windows.

It is important that students update their operating systems before coming to campus. Windows users should use http://www.windowsupdate.com and download any required updates. Mac users should go to their Apple menus and choose "Software Update" and install the recommended updates.

For Spalt, Mills, and Birch: these dorms are wired for ethernet only. At present, we are assigning network addresses. Students should visit the Help Desk on the second floor of the library for an address (please have your student i.d. card ready).

For Units and West Hall (which I know is not currently open, but will again, someday): Wireless 802.11b/g connectivity only using the PEAP security protocol. PEAP works only on Windows 2000 and XP with the latest service packs installed, and Mac OS X 10.3 and above. It does not work on Mac OS 8, 9, 10.0, or 10.1.We do not support Linux, but know of a few students who have been successful using wireless PEAP with their Linux systems.

Visit the ITS website for more information.

An Important Notice to the Antioch Community About Windows Vista and Office 2007

On Jan. 30, 2007, Microsoft released their newest operating systems, Windows Vista, and productivity suite, Office 2007. Both offer new features and a different user interface than Windows XP or Office 2003. Please note that Antioch I.T.S. has not evaluated the new Windows Vista operating system or Office 2007, nor how either of these products work with any of our existing systems.

Most previous Microsoft upgrades have not been this significant, and an upgrade to either product will likely require considerable effort by users to relearn Windows and Office. If you choose to buy a new Windows PC for personal use, I.T.S. strongly suggests that you purchase one with Windows XP that is "Vista Ready."

I.T.S. recommends that those who currently use Windows XP and Office 2007 on personal computers continue to do so. It is our understanding from other institutions that Windows Vista does not support WebCT, and may not support other systems we currently use. If you upgrade your personal PC to Vista, you may not be able to access WebCT and other systems. Faculty who use WebCT need to make sure their students also know that a Vista operating system on a student's personal machine may mean the student can not get access to WebCT.