Adobe Reader 8.1.2

09 Apr 2008 — We have been informed that all Grants.gov applications will soon require Adobe Reader 8.1.2 to open application packages, as well as to prepare and submit applications. Use of any other version of Adobe may result in unknowingly corrupting an application package causing its rejection after submission. Adobe Reader 8.1.2 can be downloaded from here. If you are using a SENS-managed computer and need assistance please send email to SENShelp.

Home Directory Quotas Increased

19 Jan 2008 — Home directories for all SENS users have had their quotas raised from 300 MB to 500 MB. Please note that this change pertains to your "/eng/home/UBITname" or "/nsm/home/UBITname" directory, and not to any other server space you may be using.

DNS Change

09 Jan 2008 — If you have a computer at home or at another off-campus location that is configured to use the SENS DNS servers, you will need to change them as we are removing off-campus access to this service. You should be using the DNS servers from your ISP, and should contact them for more information. If you need assistance or advice from us, please send an email to "nodehelp@eng.buffalo.edu" or "nodehelp@nsm.buffalo.edu".

Unix and Linux Software Updates

24 Oct 2007 — The following updates have been applied:
Mathematica 6.01 is now the default version. This can be accessed via the UB menu or type "use mathematica" from a terminal. To access Mathematica 5.2 type "use mathematica5.2" from a terminal.
Maple 11 is now the default version. This can be accessed via the UB menu or type "use xmaple" from a terminal. ("use maple" for the command line version) To access Maple 10.05 type "use maple10.05" from a terminal.
Matlab 7.4.0 (R007a) is now the default version. This can be accessed via the UB menu or type "use matlab" from a terminal. To access Matlab 7.3 type "use matlab7.3" from a terminal.
Pro Engineer Wildfire 3.0 is available for Solaris and Linux. Type "use wildfire3.0" from a terminal. ** Do not run Wildfire 3.0 on a timeshare from a Linux machine**.
GoogleEarth 4.2 for Linux has been installed.  To access type "googleearth" or "/util/bin/googleearth"

Solaris 8/10 Firefox/Thunderbird/SeaMonkey Updated

04 Sep 2007 — The Firefox web browser and Thunderbird email client have both been updated to version 2.0.0.6 on all SENS Solaris 8 and 10 systems. Also, SeaMonkey 1.1.4 (the all-in-one client that replaces the Mozilla suite) has been installed. For more information on these programs, please go to mozilla.org.

SENS Web Site Maintenance

28 Aug 2007 — We've been updating the SENS web site over the last few days. If you find incorrect links or other problems, please let us know about them. Thanks!

Fall 2007 Update

24 Aug 2007 — SENS is ready for the fall semester! We want to welcome everyone back and look forward to working with you over the coming months. Shown below are some older news items that are still relevant.

We have a one-sheet handout that briefly describes our services available near our offices on the first floor of Bell Hall, and we welcome you to stop by and get a copy if you are unfamiliar with what we provide. Here is a PDF copy for your convenience.

UB2020 Standard Configuration PCs

23 Aug 2007 — SENS has issued an advocacy statement asking our community to consider purchasing the UB2020 Standard Configuration PCs in all areas where they are appropriate. We are happy to work with the faculty and staff we support to make these systems meet their needs, or to help configure alternative systems where they are not appropriate.

Microsoft Vista

20 Feb 2007 — As many people are aware, Microsoft has released a new operating system, Microsoft Vista. SENS is advising that our community wait before upgrading, as there are many compatibility and educational issues that need to be addressed.

For more info, please read our recommendations.

Bulk email filters

19 Oct 2005 — The SENS email systems have been upgraded with new bulk email (spam) filters. To use these new filters, log on to a SENS timeshare system and run the "mkfilter" command, even if you have done this before.

For more info, please refer to this web page: http://www.sens.buffalo.edu/services/email/filters.phtml

Note: These filters are only intended for users who use the SENS email system to read email, and not for those who have their email forwarded to other accounts.