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Residence Life Network (Resnet) — Supported Software
 
 

Web Browsers

  • Mozilla and Mozilla Firefox: Mozilla and Mozilla Firefox are excellent choices for internet browsers and are recommended by the Resnet Consultants.
  • Opera Good IE replacement browser.
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer: IE is part of Windows and as such can be updated from Windows Update. (Windows Update is only available on IE 5 or later.)

Email Clients
  • Mozilla Thunderbird Thunderbird is a very popular e-mail client which the Resnet consultants recommend.
  • Outlook Express Windows default e-mail client. (Windows Update is only available on IE 5 or later.)

SSH/Telnet Clients

  • Putty: PuTTY is a free implementation of Telnet and SSH for Win32 and Unix platforms, along with an xterm terminal emulator. It is written and maintained primarily by Simon Tatham.

McAfee Anti Virus Software

  • In an effort to better campus network security, McAfee VirusScan is now available free of charge to all Resnet customers at https://secure.mtu.edu.

    Students will need their ISO passwords to download the software.

If you require any assistance with the installation or use of any of the software listed on this page, feel free to call 483-9955 or send email to resnet@mtu.edu.
 

 

 
 
 
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Resnet News
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Resnet Service in the Heights
(posted October 26, 2006)
Daniell Heights customers are still required to sign up for Resnet service as any other service for their appartment. This can be done at the Customer Service desk located in the EERC room B12.

Having issues with your DSL modem?
(posted May 24, 2006)
There is a new FAQ's section aimed specifically at our DSL customers located in the Daniel Heights. It includes some basic troubleshooting techniques that you can try before contacting the Resnet Consultants.

For more Resnet News see the Resnet News Archives

 
 
 
 
 
 
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