Frequently Asked Questions
PURCHASING
- Can COSINe assist me with my technology purchases?
- What are the minimum recommendations for new hardware?
- About how much will my new hardware cost?
- What software does COSINe install on new computers (Standard Build)?
- How do I obtain other software (EndNote, SAS, Photoshop, etc...)?
- TSS Software Licensing
E-MAIL, UNIX, & WEB ACCOUNTS
- How do I get a Science e-mail Account?
- How do I setup my e-mail client?
- How can I post my own web page?
- What if I forget my e-mail/domain password?
- How do I change my e-mail/domain password?
- How do forward my email / set a vacation message?
- Tips for choosing a secure password.
- How do I adjust SPAM filtering settings?
- How do I create a SPAM filter rule in Outlook?
- When I leave OSU...how long is my account active?
- How do I add directory.oregonstate.edu in Outlook?
DATA STORAGE & ACCESS
- Where can I store my files and how much online storage am I allowed?
- Anonymous ftp server / Sending or Receiving Large Files
- Why can I only access OSU sites from off campus????
- How do I connect to network drives with Mac OS X?
- How do I connect to my T:\ and Z:\ on campus from non-SCIENCE domain computer?
- How do I connect to my T:\ and Z:\ after I have connected via VPN?
- How do I connect to my Z:\ drive without VPN?
PRINTING
- How to Map a Printer (Windows Domain Computers)
- How to Map a Printer (Windows Non-Domain Computers)
- How to create an Adobe Acrobat (PDF) file
CORDLEY 3003 COMPUTER LAB
- Projector Usage Instructions
- Eagle Point Software usage
- How do I reserve Cordley 3003?
- What software is installed in Cordley 3003?
VPN
- How do I install the VPN client on a Windows Computer?
- How do I install the VPN client on a Macintosh Computer?
- OSU VPN Seminar PowerPoint Presentation
- Where can I get the VPN Software?
DATA BACKUP & RESTORE
WINDOWS
- How do I look up my IP address?
- How to get a DOS prompt in Windows?
- How are Automatic Updates configured?
- How do I Clear Temporary Internet Files / Cache?
WIRELESS
- How to Connect to the OSU Public Wireless Network
- Where to Connect to the OSU Public Wireless Network
- How to Connect to OSU Secure Wireless Network - Windows XP
- How to Connect to OSU Secure Wireless Network - Mac OS X
WEB SERVICES
UNIX CLUSTER
SOFTWARE TOOLS & FIXES
Other Helpful Info