Don't Forget Our Monthly Columns!

By Claudia Lynch, Benchmarks Online Editor

In addition to our feature articles, Benchmarks Online publishes monthly columns that are focused on specific aspects of computing here at UNT (and beyond, in some cases). Check out what is waiting for you this month:

• By the Numbers - Not really a column, but a new feature, giving you a glimpse behind the scenes of the volumes of data, spam, etc. processed, managed, and otherwise handled here at UNT.

• RSS Matters - "RSS Matters" is the monthly column written by the Research and Statistical Support Group in Academic Computing Services. Their articles focus on topics of a statistical and/or research methods nature. This month's article is by Dr. Mike Clark. It is called "Statistics: a Clarification" Check it out!

• The Network Connection - "The Network Connection" may well be the longest running column in computer publishing history. Certainly in University of North Texas computer publishing history.

  This month, Dr. Baczewski says "It's 'Bits... in... Space...' with a booming voice and an echo effect." Say what? Click on the Network Connection link above to find out.

• Link of the Month - As it says on the top of the "Link of the Month" page, "Each month we highlight an online mailing list or website. Frequently the link is associated with UNT." This month’s link is the new UNT homepage. Click on the link above and check it out.

• Helpdesk FYI - A new monthly feature from the CITC Helpdesk. Each month they will tackle a topic that has been of particular interest to callers/visitors to the Helpdesk. This month Richard Sanzone tells you all about the EUID Passwords. Check it out!

• Short Courses - Every semester, Academic Computing Services (ACS) offers short courses on computer-related topics, many of them having to do with statistical research. This column keeps you up-to-date on what is being offered and when as well as other training opportunities.

We hope to be able to offer at least a few short courses before the end of October, we apologize for the delay. We've had problems with getting software installed in the location we plan to offer the courses. Special classes can also be arranged with the RSS staff. Also, you can always contact the RSS staff for one-on-one consultation. Click on the Short Courses link above for more information.

• IRC News - As their Webpage says, "the IRC is an advisory and oversight body created to foster communication and cooperation between and among UNT information resources providers and users." We publish the minutes of the IRC meetings each month, when they are available. No IRC minutes were available for publication this month, there was no meeting in August or September. The IRC is currently undergoing a reorganization, see the May 20, 2008 minutes for more information.

• Staff Activities - This column focuses on new employees, people who are no longer employed at the Computing and Information Technology Center, awards and recognitions and other items of interest are featured here.

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