All workstations in the IDSC lab are loaded with a standard set of applications and related tools, such as web browsers, media players, and FTP utilities. Workstations are further divided into specialty areas for media development (i.e. web, graphics, video) and are loaded with industry-standard software. Both Mac and Windows platforms have equivalent hardware and software allowing lab users to work in the operating system of their choice.
Workshops are offered throughout the academic year by the Office of Information Technologies and are available to PSU faculty, staff, and students at no cost. To register for classes, send email to mluebke@pdx.edu with the class and date you would like to register for. Please contact the workshop instructor if you have any questions.
Need directions? Please refer to the building locations for more information about where the workshops are held.
One of the features of your ODIN account is file storage space on the PSU server. On campus computers, you can access this space from 'My Computer' in Windows or from the Finder in Mac OS. This space is also accessible from off-campus. The procedure to access your home directory (H: drive) or the Departments & Students directories (I: drive) depends on your operating system. Please choose your computer's operating system from the list below:
PSU currently uses McAfee VirusScan Enterprise software for anti-virus protection on campus computers, and provides the software for students, staff, and faculty to install and use on home or other personal computers.
McAfee VirusScan for both Windows and Mac operating systems is available for pickup on the USS Software Security CD at the Help Desk, or as a downloadable installer accessible through the I: Drive's 'Software' folder.
This article will describe the process for setting up McAfee VirusScan Enterprise anti-virus software on your home or office computer. PSU provides this software free of charge to students, staff, and faculty in an effort to ensure the highest possible level of security for our campus community. Since it is an enterprise-grade anti-virus solution, the quality of protection is higher than many other commercial anti-virus suites.
This article describes how to configure the Mac operating system 10.5 (also known as Leopard) to connect to the secure wireless networks available on the PSU campus. For more information and directions for other operating systems and devices, please see this article.
This article lists the client settings needed to use PSU email and is intended for users already familiar with configuring their email clients. Users who need step-by-step instructions should refer to the configuration article for their email client.
This article will describe the process of uninstalling PSU's McAfee VirusScan from your home computer. Like most anti-virus programs, McAfee VirusScan is resistant to uninstallation to protect itself from removal attempts by malicious software. This, however, means that it is also more difficult for you as an end user to remove it if you wish to use a different antivirus solution. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you leave your computer unprotected by any kind of security software.
