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Crime watch Drugs and Alcohol Saturday, Oct. 12, 12:42 a.m.: DPS received a report of intoxicated subject urinating near the EMU. Other Monday, Oct. 7, 5:43 p.m.: Officer observed hit and run ac cident on University Street. Saturday, OcL 12,2:56 p.m,: Dre received a report of subjects hitting another subject with skate boards near Earl Complex. For more criminal activity, visit www.dailyemerald.com. Wireless continued from page 1A work, they need a computer — ide ally a laptop — and a wireless card. Cards for both PCs and Macs can be purchased at the University Book store and other retailers and can cost anywhere from $60 to $150. Albrich said the most common is sue causing problems for students is differences in operating systems and software. However, Microcom puting Services in 151 McKenzie can help any student, faculty or staff member with wireless connections free of charge. Network Services Director Dale Smith said the University wireless network currently supports devices conforming to the 802.11b stan dard. Students must be careful when purchasing their wireless cards to check the box and make sure “802.11b” is printed on it so the card will be compatible. Students can get access to the wireless network without spending a lot of money by borrowing a wireless card from the Documents Room, 175 McKenzie. Students are re quired to leave a $20 deposit when they borrow a card, but they receive a full refund after returning it. Lab assistant Chris Diaz said that on a weekly basis, about 10 students use the lending service. Diaz said Budding journalism Major. Spent summer writing for hometown paper. Future holds editorial position at major pub. NICOLE Freedom of Expression. Sign up for AT&T Long Distance and get up to 4 hours of calling on usl Choose AT&T for Long Distance when you sign up for local phone service. Then call 1 877-COLLEGE to add the AT&T One Rate 7< Plus Plan and get up to 4 hours of FREE calli liilili AT&T College Communications youA (Ju&ixx,. youn, uM¥i/d. you/i voice,. Long Distance • Internet Service • Virtual PrePaid Cards • International Calling 'Free minutes consist of monthly long distance bill credits and an AT&T Phone Card worth up to 2 hours of domestic calling. Terms and Conditions apply. Bill credit offer expires 12/31/02. Go to www.att.com/college/newterm for complete details. Wireless coverage on campus Ilfpfen Hail: Most areas • Chiles: All areas • Columbia Hall: Room 150 and the surroundjng area « Computing Center: All areas » Deschutes Hall: Ail areas • EMU: Most public areas, plus outdoor spaces » Fenton Hall: Math Library - Knight Law School: Most open public spaces « Knight Library: Most public spaces « Lawrence Hall: Most areas • McKenzie Hall: Most areas • Onyx Bridge: Science Library • PLC: Room 180 and surrounding area • Willamette Hall: Most areas — Source: Microcomputing Services that overall, students are pleased with the speed of wireless Ethernet but would like more locations across campus to have access to the wireless network. Before new locations are ready to provide access to the wireless net work, several things must be ac complished Smith said. First, Net work Services must survey the building to determine the best place to establish an access point because concrete, steel and books can inter fere with signal strength. After the access point location has been selected, Network Ser vices must establish a hard-wired network connection and test the coverage. Smith said establishing new ac cess points takes about eight hours of labor. He said the technology is becoming increasingly popular, but it costs about $2,500 to make a new location ready for wireless Internet. “Almost every University is do ing this,” said Smith. “Additional ly, you will find airports, Starbucks and any place folks hang out are doing this.” Contact the reporter atjenniferbear@dailyemerald.com. 012836 Li/ USE UUSELY® Every Watt Counts! ^ .0° SHUT OFF <^e Classroom Lights Sponsored by the UO Campus Environmental Issues Committee STUDENTS•FACULTY•STAFF Flu Vaccination AT THE UO HEALTH CENTER Flu Vaccination for students Beginning October 14 Monday - Friday, 9 am - 4 pm All treatment areas in the University Health Center. Cost $6 Flu Vaccination for faculty/staff/etigible dependents over 13 years of age Clinics Saturday, October 12 and Saturday, November 9, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Beginning October 16 Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, from 8:00 - 9:00 am Area C in the University Health Center Cost: Vaccine free for those who present their UO ID and Blue Cross Insurance Card Vaccine $10 for UO faculty/staff/retirees who do not have Blue Cross Insurance Who should get the Flu Shot? • Persons 50 years and older • Persons with any of the following conditions: Long term heart or lung condition, kidney disease, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, asthma, and conditions which compromise the immune system. • Women who will be in the second or third trimester of pregnancy during flu season (Nov. - April). • Physicians, nurses, staff, and anyone else coming into close contact with people at risk of serious influenza. 010795
