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IBM ThinkPad R51 FAQ's
Software
25. What basic software is installed on my new laptop computer?
The new laptops are installed with basic software including: Windows XP, Microsoft Office
Suite 2003 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, etc.), Netscape's Internet browser,
Microsoft's Internet Explorer, a Novell network client, and an anti-virus program. (For more
information on the additional software added on your laptop, see FAQ#29).
26. What program should I use for word processing?
Microsoft Word 2003. You can start Word by single clicking the application icon on the
taskbar, double-clicking the desktop icon, or selecting it from the Start menu.
27. Do I need to access the campus network or have a network account to use these
basic applications?
No. You can work on most of the computer applications on your laptop without ever
entering the campus network or having network accounts. The programs that you do need
to access through the campus network and need network accounts to use are explained
later in this FAQ.
How do I
28. How do I send or receive my FDU email?
FDU's email system is called Webmail. It is a mail server that accepts mail from other
send or
people and stores it for later viewing by you. Webmail accounts can be created online at
receive my
http://webmail.fdu.edu.
FDU email?
You may choose to download messages to your local hard drive (using POP) or leave your
(Webmail)
mail on the server (using IMAP). Detailed information is available on-line at
http://webmail.fdu.edu
Started. Additional documentation for account creation is available on the Office of
Educational Technology's website at http://alpha.fdu.edu.edtech.
It is possible to use email clients (e.g. Pine, Pegasus, Netscape, Outlook) with the Webmail
server. Detailed directions regarding the settings required by these programs are available
online from
Clients and then the appropriate client.
However, you have the option of accessing your e-mail using the web-based interface at
http://webmail.fdu.edu. No configuration is needed and e-mail can be accessed from
anywhere with an Internet connection and a web browser (e.g. Netscape or Internet
Explorer). Documentation on using the web-based interface is available through the Office
of Educational Technology.
Information about forwarding Webmail to a personal email account is available through the
Docs link under the In Depth section.
Technical support for creating accounts and using Webmail can be obtained by telephone
at 973-443-8822 or by e-mail to fdutac@fdu.edu. You will be prompted for your Datatel
ID/Employee Number which can be found on your FDU ID card.
Additional
29. What additional software is available on my laptop?
Software
FDU Hosts
by first clicking the Docs link and then Overview and Getting
http://webmail.fdu.edu
by first clicking the Docs link and then clicking Mail
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FDU Hosts allows you to connect to alpha, Datatel, and the library. In
order to choose an FDU system, double click on the FDU Hosts icon
and then click on the Service you wish to connect to and then click
OK (see picture below). You will need separate accounts to access
alpha and Datatel. Please note that Datatel can only be accessed on-
campus while alpha can be accessed off-campus.
Center for Teaching and Learning with Technology
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