I figure that everyone saw this genmail, but, with all the computers we have in the libraries, it bears repeating.
As of today, Microsoft will be pushing Internet Explorer 7 as a high priority update through Windows Update. If you have a PC that is set to download and install updates automatically, you'll be getting this new IE and it is not receiving rave reports. As I understand it, this new version is causing some problems with Banner and WebCT, and is likely to cause problems with other Web applications. Now, after speaking with our friendly neighborhood OIT guy, Andrew, I have learned that a script was run last night to connect everyone's Windows Update to a central server at OIT. Updates from Microsoft will go through this server before being released to our individual PCs and OIT will not be allowing the IE7 update to go through at this time. If anyone has trouble accessing websites on a library computer, check the version number of IE as your first troubleshooting step. The new one may have slipped through on that machine and you should call OIT and have it removed. I'd keep a close eye on your public computers in particular, if students are using them for WebCT, Banner, and the like.
I would also advise not upgrading your home PCs to this new IE version just yet. However, if it slips through, I understand that it is a little easier to uninstall than previous versions. Best to avoid all that mess and just not install it in the first place though. Or better yet, use Firefox. I've used it at home and in the office for a couple of years and I'm in love. It's the best-est. Erik Larkin of PC World has written a very detailed review of the two browsers, if anyone is interested.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
3 comments:
I just had an email from an instructor that implied that there were some problems with GIL in IE7 as well. Has anyone notice/ heard about any problems with the new version of Firefox and our web stuff?
I just downloaded the new version of Firefox yesterday and have been using it exclusively, with no difficulty whatsoever. I haven't tried to get into WebCT or Banner, as I don't have a login, but GIL@GPC works great, as does my web app for cataloging, the LOC catalog, and all the other websites I use daily.
It also has a built in spellchecker for input fields, which I loooooove. (It's telling me right now that "loooooove" is spelled incorrectly.) There are a few ticky things I don't like. The new default skin is pretty ugly, but that was easily remedied by downloading a theme that looks exactly like the old skin. The tabs work a little differently, closing in the corner of each tab rather than the corner of the browser. But, outside of that, no complaints here.
Oh yeah, and I see no change in the CSS for the new web design.
Post a Comment