At the beginning of Fall 2009, K-Staters in the residence halls and Jardine Apartments registered their personal computers, gaming devices, or wireless handheld devices to the K-State wired and wireless networks. The registration process allows residents to verify that their operating system is valid and that the K-State antivirus software is up-to-date with the latest security updates and patches. Overall, this registration helps to secure the residence-hall network against mass virus outbreaks and other security threats that directly impact academic and social computing.
The registration numbers based on specific computer platforms are as follows:
Microsoft XP – 1,109
Microsoft Vista – 2,852
Microsoft Windows 7 – 24
Microsoft total – 3,985
Mac Tiger (10.4) – 167
Mac Leopard (10.5) – 955
Mac Snow Leopard (10.6) – 61
Mac total – 1,183 (increase of 268 or 23% from the Fall 2008)
Linux – 14
PDA – 473 (433 are iTouch/iPhone – an increase of 336 or 71 percent from Fall 2008)
Gaming devices – 271
Total Ethernet devices registered – 5,926 (an increase of 543 or 9 percent from Fall 2008)
The network-registration process occurs at the beginning of each semester. For more information, see Housing and Dining’s Network Registration page. For questions, contact the ResNet Help Desk at 785-532-2711, e-mail resnet@k-state.edu or visit Derby 133A.
