All versions of Windows (98, 2000 and XP) used in our Department and the
later versions of Redhat (7.3 and above) have the ability to update your OS
online. The purpose of this is to provide you with the latest patches to
the OS to update programs and resolve any security problems that may make your
computer vulnerable to hackers. Please make sure that your OS is always
up-to-date so that we can try to avoid having hackers access our computers.
For Windows users, use Internet Explorer. Click on Tools ->
Update to be taken to the Windows Update website for the version of the OS you
are using. Microsoft will notify you when critical updates are
available.
For Linux users, there is a round icon on the lower right hand side
of your screen. If the icon is red with a !
in the middle of it, your OS has updates that need to be loaded. If the
icon is blue and has a a(check mark) in the middle of it, your OS is
up to date. Update: Redhat now
charges $60 per year for this service.
