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The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Computation Center
News bulletin #146
17-December-1999
Today's topics:
- 136 service is back.
- *70 to block waiting call temporarily.
- Matlab license was renewed.
- MailMan - a WEB front-end for POB.
- NAV updates for Y2K viruses.
o 136 service is back: We are connected again to the 136 experiment of
Bezeq. This service allows you to use Bezeq modems much like you use
the university's modems, but paying for a local call tariff (thus it
is good for those living outside Jerusalem or Rehovot). The usage of
it is exactly the same as of using our modems, except that you dial
136680 instead of our access numbers (02-6210333 or 08-9482000).
Since this is an experiment you currently pay only for the Bezeq calls
(local tariff); it is not known yet how much it will cost when it
becomes a full service.
a few caveats:
- The current termination date of the experiment is the end of
February 2000. It might be extended, but it might not.
- It supports both ISDN and modems.
- Users who have special definitions in our modems database (like those
having BC access) can't use it.
- The terms of the experiment require that "there is no direct
connection between the end user and outside the organization".
Hence, all access must be done via some machine inside the
university. Those who do only WEB surfing and Email access should
not notice this at all, as you are already using our proxy.
However, you might find that some services do not work.
o *70 to temporarily block waiting call: Bezeq has enabled a service to
block waiting call for one phone call at a time. For this you have to
prepend *70 to the number you are dialling. Note that this service
does not work on all exchanges.
o Matlab license: A new license for Matlab has arrived. For more
details please contact the "Micro store" at 02-6584217 (Tamar) or
access the web page http://shum.cc.huji.ac.il/cc/micro.shtml
o New Service - MailMan web based mail reader for POB users:
MailMan is a web based e-mail client program that lets you browse the
mail you have on the student mail server at the Hebrew University
(pob.huji.ac.il). from any web browser in the world. you can read
your mail and also send mail using this program.
To use this application - go to http://www.pob.huji.ac.il
SECURITY ISSUE:
please note that in order to keep your privacy you MUST use the LOGOUT
button found on the right side of the screen when you are done with
reading your mail. if you will not use the LOGOUT button , other
people may be able to see your private mail and even delete the mail
on the server, Therefore it is vital for you to use the LOGOUT button
when you are done reading your mail.
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem shall not be held liable for any
loss or damage caused to User or third parties arising directly or
indirectly from the use of the service, including loss or damage due
to the use of applications that were downloaded directly through the
service or that were activated by using the service, including
ActiveX, JavaScript and Java .
(Written by Ori Keren. msorik@cc.huji.ac.il)
o NAV updates for Y2K viruses: There are a lot of new viruses who
pretend to be Y2K bugs but are actually a real virus. The only
difference between them and the "other viruses" is that they pretend
to be a Y2K bug related behaviour. It is recommended to upgrade to
the latest antivirus. HUJI users can download the latest version of
NAV (dated 14/12/1999) from http://pc.huji.ac.il/distrib/NAV5/ .
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