The University can provide you with a temporary password, however there could be a period of time when you are locked out until you can be assisted. A UA network ID allows you to log into the network either from on campus or from home via a compuer and modem. If you are not familiar with any of these functions, Client Services offers seminars on how to use all of them. The computer's name on which your ID is stored is 'uakron.edu'. This is a world wide news system.
People submit messages to discussion groups.
We receive over 2,000 different topics of discussion. If you need to research a subject for your classes, you may find it being discussed electronically via news. You will also probably find your favorite sports, hobbies, cars, TV shows being discussed. We recommend using a program like Netscape Navigator to read the News groups. Find them on-line.