One development students should not expect to see in the near future is that of wireless Ethernet--which would allow them to connect to the Harvard network without a physical connection to a data jack.
A test-bed has been established in Maxwell-Dworkin to evaluate the wireless technology, but according to Martin, "there is no plan for widespread deployment of wireless in the near future."
Finishing What Was Started
One recent innovation was the introduction of the "My Harvard" web portal, which provide students with a calendar, links, and news headlines from The Crimson.
Eventually, these customizable pages will provide personalized information from departments, College administration and the registrar's office.
"I envision the [My Harvard] page as a true startup page…calendars, weather, schedules, newspapers, directories, menus and announcements are important features that should be available on our portal," Martin said.
Another visible change was the replacement of older e-mail kiosks in locations such as Loker Commons and the Science Center with faster, more colorful iMacs.
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