Big changes are coming for computer users on campus. For example, anyone using the Windows 7 operating system on their personal or office computers will -- in about a year -- be prohibited from logging on to Texas State's network. Bobcat Update's Isaac Hart has more on the story.
After January 14, 20-20, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or support for P-Cs running Windows 7. If you plan to be on campus next Spring, you'll need to upgrade. Texas State announced last week that computers running Windows 7 will no longer be allowed to connect to the wired or wireless networks.
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Hackers, viruses and cyber-crime are a constant threat, which means security updates are a necessity. So, when operating systems are no longer being updated, computers are at increased risk of exploitation. Upgrades are required to keep Texas State information and data safe, for both students and faculty.
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When Microsoft ended support for Windows X-P in 2014, it affected 40 percent of the world's estimated one billion computers. The shift away from Windows 7 is expected to have a similar global impact, but Texas State students don't seem all that concerned.
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Texas State students can download Windows 10 for free on the university's I-TAC support website. For Bobcat Update, I'm Isaac Hart.
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