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22/01/2007

Policy violation results in denial of service for the entire university

A few weeks ago a graduate student systematically downloaded book records from NCBI (the American National Center for Biotechnology Information site), which is a major resource for research and teaching in several university departments. On the following day the entire university community was denied access to the site, resulting in numerous interruptions to both research and teaching. The student was subsequently identified and his access rights to the network were suspended, pending further measures.

Please note that violation of the policy may result in disciplinary measures as well as indefinite suspension of access rights to the university's computing and online library resources. Users will be held responsible for any loss and/or damage caused to the university due to their actions.

Take a moment to read the relevant part from the university's acceptable use policy (the entire policy is available at
http:// ca.huji.ac.il/policy.shtml:

"Access to electronic resources is governed by license agreements which restrict use to the Hebrew University community. It is the responsibility of each user to ensure that he or she uses these products only for individual, non-commercial use without systematically downloading, distributing, or retaining substantial portions of information. Acceptable use forbids downloading contents of entire issues of a given journal title. The use of software such as scripts, agents, or robots, is prohibited on these resources and on most other public or free government sites, and may result in loss of access to these resources for the entire Hebrew University community".

NEW - Web order from our Microshop

There is a new procedure for ordering software from our microshop through a web-based form. The software will still be delivered via regular mail. The web form link:
http://ca.huji.ac.il/services/software/microshop/form.php

You are all welcome to join the MicroShop distribution list and
receive updates on new products, upgrades, etc.
Distribution list link:
http://listserver.cc.huji.ac.il/mailman/listinfo/microshop-l

HUJIVMS mail and disk-quota policy change:

Up to now the policy on HUJIVMS (unlike other systems) was to accept incoming mail even if the user's quota was reached. This caused many accounts to be overquota and our disks to filled-up. Hence, the policy will change to match the one which is in effect on all our other servers: When the diskquota is full mail is rejected.

A message to the relevant users will be sent once a week telling them that they have reached their quota.

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26/03/2007

Support During Hol Hamo'ed

During the coming PESACH vacation (APRIL 2-9) our computing systems and servers will continue to operate. We will monitor and maintain the more critical services, such as:

* Central mail servers
* Campus communication
* Connection from home

Emergency support services will operate on 5,6,8/4/2007 between 09:00-14:00. Tel: 02-6585555

Electricity Power Outage in Mt. Scopus

During the university's vacation, there will be Power outage on Mount Scopus Campus: Wednesday-Thursday 4-5/4. We recommend that you disconnect computing equipment at office from the power outlets to prevent damage. We will attempt to minimize disruptions. The following systems might not be available during that time and afterwards: connection to Servers Located at Mount Scopus (Novell Networks, different web- sites, Pluto email accounts, Network drives etc.), connection to network (including internet) from local ports on campus (office and Public ports and stations).

Microshop News

1. There is an opportunity to buy Endnote and Chemdraw in discount provided there are enough purchases. if you are interested, please email to naamak@savion.huji.ac.il. Include in your message your full name, department and budget number.
   Prices (include VAT):
   • Endnote v10 207$
   • Chemdraw Ultra 10 Ed. 462$ or 682$ (depends on number of buyers)
2. Comsol Mini Course: There is an invitation for Comsol mini course that will take place on 28/03 at Edmond J. Safra Campus computer center, Sprinzak bld.. The Mini Course is free of charge but requires a registration. More details:
   http://ca.huji.ac.il/bf/HUJI-invitation.htm

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09/07/2007

Gmail in HUJI - Email for students

As of the coming academic year (2007-8) E-mail accounts with HUJI addresses, username@mail.huji.ac.il, will be opened in GMAIL for all students registered at the university. The service will include 2GB mailbox. The English interface will also include Chat, Calendar, Docs and Spreadsheets and other services.

This E-mail address will accompany students throughout their studies.All formal messages from the university will be directed to this address only. Students will be able to keep their Email address after graduation.

More info:http://ca.huji.ac.il/gmail/

HUJIvms down on Monday 16/7/2007 for upgrades

On Monday 16/7/2007 HUJIvms will be down from 7:00 to 13:00 for software upgrades. The machine will not be available and incoming mail will be queued and delivered once the system is up.

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14/08/2007

Support during the university's holiday (August 19-23)

Our computing systems and servers will continue to operate. We will
monitor and maintain the more critical services, such as:

• Central mail servers
• Campus communication
• Connection from home

Emergency support services will operate during the vacation between
09:00-14:00. Tel: 02-6585555

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20/09/2007

Support during SUKKOT

Most of our systems and servers will continue to operate. We will monitor and maintain the more critical services, such as: Central mail servers, Central communication, Connection from home.

Critical support services will operate from Sunday to Tuesday (30/9, 1-2/10) 09:00-14:00. Tel: 02-6585555

o Power outage: Edmond J. Safra Campus: Sunday, 30/9/07. We recommend that you disconnect Computer desktops and other office hardware from the power outlets to prevent damage.

Please note that the central computing facilities will not be affected by the power outage.