Mod:latebreak

Late Breaking news

1. In ChemBio3D, the MOPAC module is currently not licensed. This is because the default MOPAC2002 module was replaced by a more up to date MOPAC2007 module a month ago, but the license key for this new module has not arrived yet. As soon as it does, we will circulate information about how to license this component.--Rzepa 12:33, 13 October 2008 (BST) Further note: If you read the script, MOPAC2007 is used for only one single part of the module, which introduces molecular orbital theory. You should be able to substitute one MO method for any other! Thus instead of the (relatively rapid) PM3 method, you could instead use the (somewhat slower!) Gaussian B3LYP/6-31G(d) procedure. In fact, you are actually asked to do exactly this in the next part of the experiment! So in this context, the MOPAC2007 part is non critical, and you might use your judgement to omit it entirely. See also discussion page.--Rzepa 13:56, 13 October 2008 (BST)
2. The Imperial-WPA Wireless connection is fairly detailed, and the consequence of not getting it quite right is that the system does not return errors, it merely goes into a loop. I have asked the ICT division if it might be possible to script this procedure entirely, or mostly. They have promised to get back to me.--Rzepa 12:31, 13 October 2008 (BST)
3. Several people have asked about the security associated with the individual laboratory report areas. For example is the Wiki indexed and hence searchable by Google?. Following advice, it is now possible to e.g. inhibit indexing of the namespace mod: So if you follow the advice on this wiki, any project prefaced with mod: will NOT be indexed by Google, and hence should not be locatable by this means.--Rzepa 15:49, 13 October 2008 (BST)
4. On discussion with ICT the wireless base station in the tutorial and study area cannot sustain the number of connections required for the size of the lab class. Use your internet cable to connect while in these areas, however outside of these areas you should be able to use the wireless (eg Library, in the computer room on level 1 etc). If you have problems connecting outside of the study area please go directly to ICT for help, this can be Nick Davies or Oliver Priestland in Rm 135b Chem or the service desk in Sherfield Level 4 during usual working hours. In addition, there is a help desk available every lunchtime between 12.30 and 1.30 in Rms: 135b Chem, G31 SAF and 323 Biochem.