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On Friday, July 31 the legacy Novell file and print servers will be permanently decommissioned. Former Novell users may notice a change to their PC login screens.

If you are running the Novell client, indicated by a red "N" in the bottom right corner of the desktop, please note the following:

• At your next login after July 31, the Novell login prompt may be replaced with the standard Windows login screen.


• If the Novell login screen still appears, please make sure that the "Workstation only" option is checked before logging in.


• If you encounter problems with login, file access or printing and have not rebooted since July 31, please reboot and log in again.

Daniel E. Svitavsky
Systems Support
University IT Services

Congress just passed the Higher Education Opportunity Act. This act contains several new regulations for higher education. In particular, this act requires that all colleges and universities develop and implement plans to reduce illegal file sharing of music, movies, and other copyrighted material on their campuses and that they provide their students legal alternatives to illegal file sharing.

Seton Hall University's IT management team is reviewing the requirements of this new law, and we will update our plans, policies, and procedures accordingly.

Meanwhile, I want to remind all members of the University community that unauthorized sharing of copyrighted material is illegal. The Recording Industry of America (RIAA), the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), and other industry organizations actively monitor popular file sharing sites and prosecute offenders. As an alternative to illegal file sharing, Seton Hall University provides Ruckus, a free, legal, file downloading service to members of the University community. To find out more information about Ruckus, or any SHU IT services, call the Technology Help Desk at 973-275-2222.

Stephen Landry, CIO