Once a student finally figures out how to log-on, the internal setup they re taken to has problems of its own. There s way too much stuff. Especially the public folders category, which causes big problems when unsuspecting students set up folders there, not realizing that any message put into their public folders will be broadcast to anyone on campus who cares to look at it. Unfortunately, the only immediate link to the private folders is a tiny icon in the inbox. Of course, not everything in the new system is bad.
Students can now access their e-mail outside of campus.
Of course, many of the complaints regarding the new e-mail system have to do with the product itself and not the computer services staff. However, the truth remains that the people making choices for our school about computer technology need to choose programs and services that will be suitable for everyone. Most students at UWS are not computer geniuses or hardcore programmers. The majority of us just want to send mail to our friends without a fuss. UWS new e-mail system may never be easy, but more convenient information could be made available.