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(Done) Tentative network service suspension for maintaining PPTP and Wireless network.

Users. According to the KUINS (Kyoto University Integrated Network Service),  the urgent maintenance of the PPTP servers will be carried out at the following period. By this maintenance, the Kyoto University wireless network will be suspended during the period. [Date]: March 23, 2012 (Friday)  12:00 – 13:00 [Place]:  All areas in Kyoto University [Influence]: Wireless Network called “MIAKO” and some researchers’ rooms. 22 March, 2012: Chief of Information Processing Office: Kitani.

Firefox 11 / Thunderbird 11 Released

Firefox 11 and Thunderbird 11 were released on March 14, 2012 (Japanese time). About the detail information, please check the release note. In this version, I’d like to introduce the special feature for “Add-ons synchronization within Firefox Sync”. New Features (Thunderbird) Renewal of User Interface (Tab function moves above the main menu) (Firefox) Added “Add-ons synchronization function within Firefox Sync”. (Firefox) Added “Import” function from Google Chrome. Fixed some security vulnerabilities. Release Note Firefox 11 Release Note Thunderbird 11 Release Note 15 March, 2012  Chief of Information Processing Office: Kitani.

(Important) If you use iPhone or iPad device, please pay attention when you update iOS5.1 (Loop issue)!

Dear all. On March 8, 2012 (Japanese time), Apple co. released new iOS 5.1 for iPhone/iPhone4S and iPad/iPad2.However, the devices of many persons including me in the world are occurring the deadly trouble after update to iOS5.1. In this case, the device won’t be able to do anything including the telephone even if you try to restore from the backup data. Therefore, the new features are very nice, but I strongly recommend to stop this update. And then, you had better wait until next release version.  (April, 5, 2012) Maybe, it seems to be able to avoid this issue by the setting up the following settings. Enable “Siri”, Disable “Restrictions”, and Disable “Passcord...Read More

(Resolved) Lifecycle Issue of Windows Vista for Home Users

Users. Did you know that the support of Windows Vista for home use will be finished on April 10, 2012? After the support period is finished, Microsoft won’t support any troubles and security vulnerabilities. This was very serious issue, but Microsoft co. decided to postpone the support period in January, 2012. * About edition, please check “System” in the control panel.  Support Period for Windows Home Use Edition (Change on March 8, 2012) Support Period for Windows Corporate Edition Period of Microsoft products is for 10 years  5 years. In case of corporate edition, the support will be postponed 5 years. (Total support is for 10 years) To postpone the...Read More

(Done) Tentative Network Suspension in Inamori Center

Users. The operation was finished without any troubles. The installation of the  system for preventing the network in Inamori Center from the instantaneous power interruption  will be carried out. [Date]: March 6, 2012 (Tuesday)  16:00 — 19:00 (network suspension for 5 minutes will be carried out 2 times) [Place]: Inamori Center [Influence Area]: Network of the following 6 departments in Kyoto University. Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS) Graduate School of Asian and African Area Studies (ASAFAS) Center for Integrated Area Studies (CIAS) The Center for African Area Studies (AFRICA) KOKORO Research Center (KOKORO) Kyoto University Museum (MUSEUM) [Organizer]: Committee of Information infrastructure management  for Inamori Center (coordinator: Kitani) [Summary...Read More

New Feature called “Store to USB memory” in new copy machine

Users. Yesterday, the copy machine was replaced in the information processing room( ).Ane then, the copy machine will be replaced in the copy room of 1F, east building on March 15, 2012.  The two machines are added new feature called “Store to USB memory”. How to use it （） Notice After the new machine is installed at the copy room (1F, east building), please use “Store to USB memory”  when you would like to scan the document. In case of the information processing office in CSEAS, you can use not only “Store to USB memory” but also “Store to PC”. 28 February, 2012  Chief of Information Processing Office: Kitani.

(Done) Renwal of copy machine in the information processing office.

Users. The copy machine in the Office will be replaced new machine in the following time. Therefore, the copy machine won’t be able to use  during the period.  Basically, I think that the handling will be same as before because for the subsequent machine. Of course, there is new function. In Kyoto University, the copy machine has been managed with the rental system in every three years. And then, it is the integrated managerial system under Kyoto University. Therefore, the maker of the copy machine may change every three years.  [Date]: February 27, 2012 (Monday)  13:00 — 17:00 [Influence]: Copy machine won’t be able to use  during the period.  [Operation] Replacement...Read More

(Notice) PLEASE take care of Mac virus called “Flashback” in fashion.

Dear Users. Recently, it seems that Mac virus called “Flashback” is in fashion. Moreover, it seems that  stronger viruses are producing by improving this virus. In additional information (March 6, 2012), the security vendor detected that it uses Twitter application for camouflaging an source of attack. The Center has installed the anti-virus software called “Sophons Antivirus” to all PCs, but please check  again. And then, if you have a PC for home, I strongly recommend the installation of an Anti-Virus software. On April 13, 2012, Apple co. provided the special removal tool through “Software Update”. Please carry out it if you don’t recently do it.  Related articles and news Sophos ...Read More

Firefox 10.0.2 and Thunderbird 10.0.2 Released

Version 10.0.2  was released on February 18, 2012. 。Please see the release note about the detail information. Fix of one security vulnerability Release Notes Firefox 10.0.1 Release Note Thunderbird 10.0.1 Release Note   19 February, 2012:  Chief of Information Processing Office: Kitani.

(Repaired) Trouble of Wireless access point in the east building

Users. Since the following time, the wireless access point in the east building has been breaking down.The tentative repairing operation will be done on February 20, 2012. We’re sorry for your inconvenience.  [Date]: February 17, 2012   9:00 — [Influence]: Western area in 3F, east building. [Operation]:  The repairing operation was done on February 20, 2012. The cause is that the AC adaptor for the wireless access point was unplugged due to the re-covering of the wall.   17 February, 2012:  Chief of Information Processing Office: Kitani.