Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to request access to use Depot?
- Why does my Depot Web site (depot.northwestern.edu\myNetID) show everything even though I didn't grant anyone any permission?
- Can I use foreign characters?
- What browsers work with Depot?
- What if my "Display Name" (full name) is not correct?
- Why are my bookmarks too long to read?
- Will there be an accessibility issue using DEPOT?
- How can I view my subscription alerts in a Web page?
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Do I need to request access to use Depot? |
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If you are a student who is enrolled in a course that utilizes DEPOT, your instructor would have made an announcement during class regarding
your access to DEPOT. If this is not the case, please consult with your instructor regarding your access to DEPOT. For intructors, please stating and explaining your reasons to use DEPOT. Depot utilizes our NetID system, so it is not necessary to create new users or passwords. However, unless you have been authorized to use Depot, you will find that you have a quota of 0 bytes upon logging in. |
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Why does my Depot Web site (depot.northwestern.edu\myNetID) show everything even though I didn't grant anyone any permission? |
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If you use your browser to login to Depot, and
then use your browser to access your folder over the Web, it lets you
in without requesting a password. This is the result of the browser remembering
your login. To test the security, log out of Depot and close your browser,
then try to connect again over the Web. You should get a window asking for your username and password. |
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Can I use foreign characters? |
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If you are using a version of Windows prior to
XP, you will need to use normal fonts which are standard ASCII characters. Foreign characters can be used if you're using Windows XP. Further information on this issue can be found here. |
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What browsers work with Depot? |
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Supported browsers. |
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What if my "Display Name" (full name) is not correct? |
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This can be easily fixed. To change your Display Name:
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Why are my bookmarks too long to read? |
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This is a known issue and for you to view your whole bookmark, use the scroll bar for the left-frame. Xythos has accepted our request for a bookmark "alias" feature. |
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Will there be an accessibility issue using DEPOT? |
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Xythos reports that they have designed this product to be ADA compliant. If you experience any problems, please
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How can I view my subscription alerts in a Web page? |
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Currently, subscription alerts will be sent to you via email. Xythos has accepted viewing the alerts in a web page as a new feature request. |
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