![]()
![]()
OISENet Information Page
OISE/UT's e-mail and conferencing system on First Class
Note: click here for the OISE/UT Home Computer System Page
The Education Commons at OISE/UT has a number of different on-line services which it makes available to members of the OISE/UT community.
The primary service is OISENet, the community's e-mail and conferencing system (hosted on a First Class server). In addition to OISENet, students and staff can get accounts on a variety of other servers for specific purposes, including a dialup account for Internet access from home, a UNIX research account, Network Printing (drop by the 3rd floor Labs for more details on printing accounts) and administrative computing.
PLEASE READ
For all Students, Faculty and Staff...OISENet Accounts
How do you know if you have your OISE/UT account?
If you are a student here at OISE/UT and/or have received a letter of acceptance prior to August, your account already exists, so download and print the Getting Started Guide and other documentation below - and then go ahead an login!Otherwise:
To apply for an account, click on the link and print out a copy of the OISENet application form. Fill it out and either fax, send or bring it to the Education Commons Reception. It will require 5 business days to process.Once you have an account with a password, you are ready to use this e-mail and conferencing system in our computer labs. Attend our workshops and/or acquire a copy of the OISENet - A User's Guide as well as Working with Computer @ OISE/UT - A Mini Manual, to facilitate your use of the application. Copies are available via Adobe Acrobat PDF format or at the EC Help Desk and Reception on the 3rd Floor.
- Getting Started Guide
A quick 4-page guide to help you login to your OISENet and EC Lab Accounts (latter if you are using the EC Computer Labs) as well as instructions on how to connect from home and other quick tips, plus your technology checklist.
- OISENet - A User's Guide
How to use the First Class software of OISENet for e-mailing and conferencing, as well as downloading instructions to get the software for home use.
- Working with Computers @ OISE/UT - A Mini Manual
A comprehensive guide to help you work in the EC Labs @ OISE/UT, includes the 4-page Getting Started Guide above.Note: If you pick up the Working with Computers @ OISE/UT Mini Manual at the EC Help Desk or Reception - it includes all of the above information.
Software for Home Use (a quick guide)
This is all described in more detail within the information above. But for a quick overview, you'll likely need two things to work from home:In order to use your OISENet account from home, you will need:
(1) Internet access - UTorDial, described below and,
(2) a copy of the free First Class Client software. Click here to download the software (you may wish to pick up a free copy on diskette from the Help Desk)
NB. for MAC 8.6 or higher users: Download the program here (choose Gold Version).Internet access from home is provided through a central University of Toronto system called UTorDial. You can process your account on-line by clicking here, but you may wish to come by the Help Desk for a free copy of the software and instructions for your modem. If you already have Internet access, you only need the First Class software (above).
Application Forms for Special Accounts...
For Faculty, Staff and Students:
UNIX Accounts
Click here to get an application form for a UNIX research account . You may receive an account if you are part of the OISE/UT community, demonstrating a required need for UNIX. You'll have to specify the course you need it for, if you are student.
For Faculty and Staff:
Administrative Computing Accounts (RIO).
OISE/UT Staff and Faculty can get an Administrative Computing Account (RIO) which can be used to for file sharing and storage. Click here to send a note to the Rio administrator.
Quick Links Related to your OISENet Account...
Away from your OISENet software?
LOGIN to your OISENet account through your browser.
Normally, you would use the software on your computer to access and use OISENet. It requires the setup and installation listed in the above noted documentation. BUT... You can read your e-mail right in this browser (Netscape or Explorer) window, if you already have a valid account. It's great way to check your mail, if you're away! You are, however, limited in the procedures you can do. For example, you can't delete old mail with this method.LOGIN to your OISENet account, IF YOU HAVE THE FCIS CLIENT SOFTWARE ON YOUR COMPUTER (Mac users with Netscape might get an error). Why? Just another way of accessing your OISENet e-mail software.
Search the OISENet User Directory (other people using OISENet).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about OISENet and other computer issues.
* A Note on Forms and Documentation (PDF)...
Many forms and documents you find on the internet are PDF files (Portable Document Format). The above applications and instructions are in this format. They require Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer to read/print the document.Click on the file/link on any of the above now to check if Reader launches. If you are unable to view the file automatically, you may not have it on your system. If you do not have it, it is free and you can get it at the Adobe Web Site, which also provides you with the appropriate downloading and installation instructions.
OISE/UT Home Page || EC Overview || Help Desk & Labs || Library & Information || Computers & Technology || Multimedia Services || On-Line & Off Campus || Staff Listing || Orientation & Training || EC Computer Workshops || OISENet || Frequently Asked Questions || Canadian Education Web Index || Second Language Education on the Web || Internet Search Service