As most students of PUC may have noticed, Netmail is no longer used. As of Sept. 24, all PUC students automatically had their student e-mail accounts switched over to Gmail.
The problem is whether students know how to use it.
"I haven't been receiving certain e-mails," student Paige Roby said. "I had to change my password five times. I like it better than Netmail, but it could use a few tweaks."
As for the layout of the user homepage, some students already familiar with Gmail like the design, but others find it too complex.
"All the features are cool, but I don't need it. Personally, I like things to be simple. I don't need a chat thing," said Student Inlaing Theng.
Martin Morales, a computer operator in Computer Technology and Information Services, had some answers for students having problems with their Gmail accounts.
"There has been some lack of communication," Morales admitted from the get-go.
He went on to mention most students or staff workers seem to have the biggest problems since they have to reset their passwords every 30 days. This caused at least a five hour time span for the Netmail accounts to get transferred to the Gmail accounts.
Most thought it was going to happen automatically and called in with confusion or complaints. Some were also confused when they noticed the "purdue.calumet.edu" was not needed when logging into the Gmail account. Morales shed some light on the situation.
"We wanted to be clearly viewed as a separate of Purdue University so the PUC e-mail addresses now end in ‘purduecal.edu,'" Morales said.
Many at PUC may be wondering why the switch was made. Compared to Netmail, Gmail is able to hold at least 40 times more space, Meaning a student would not have to constantly delete e-mails to stay under quota. Students will also be able to type up documents and attach them to e-mails easily, without worrying about slowing down their laptop or computer.
Gmail offers a calendar so students can keep up on what assignments are due while checking their e-mail. It also allows a quick and easy way to create a website, which may sound bizarre but could come in handy someday.
It is easy to see why the switch from Netmail to Gmail was made. Since it is mandatory all PUC students now have a Gmail account, if any questions or concerns arise about Gmail accounts, students are encouraged to visit the IS Customer Service Center in Gyte 133. The center can also be reached at 989-2888, or by e-mail at csc@purduecal.edu.
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