Some General Knowledge for GSW

Since we’re an online school, it goes without saying that you need a computer or smartphone in order to interface with the school. Most people do this via their own home computers or smart devices but we’ve had a few apprentices who work through their local library or Internet cafe, or from some other kinds of shared computer.

To log on to the GSW site, you need a computer with a reasonably current operating system (Mac OS X, Windows, or Linux).  The GSW site works with multiple browsers, including Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Internet Explorer, and MS Edge.

The GSW site does not work well/at all with the AOL browser. If you use the AOL browser, we recommend that you download another browser to use for GSW work. 

When we address a member of Faculty here at Grey school we add the title of  Instructor, Professor, Dean, Provost or Headmaster (depending on the Faculty member) before their name proper, <Faculty title> <Faculty Name>. This can be tricky while learning who is who, but I’m sure you’ll get the hang of it in no time, you are after all a Wizard! On the flip side of the coin, you have a title too! Faculty should address someone enrolled in our school as Apprentice, Or Magister, <Your name right here>. If your title is forgotten a polite reminder is never out of line. Here is a "Cheat Sheet" that will always have the correct title of a faculty member should you need a little reminder.

Remember that words have power and titles are a powerful thing, use yours wisely.

Viruses, SPAM, and More

As a member of an electronic community, we must be on constant guard against invaders. For maximum protection against viruses, Trojans, and other electronic gremlins, install virus protection software and run regular scans as well.

A good free virus scanner is available here. Another is available here.

As for avoiding Spam, the simplest way is not to give out your email address. If you find yourself on the receiving end of a “DAVE HAS INVITED YOU TO JOIN HIS LIST!” type email that looks as if it was sent to you after being auto-generated from someone else’s address list, contact that person and ask to be removed from their address book. In addition, suggest they do an immediate virus scan and delete the message.

At times, you may receive email “advertisements” that look as if they’ve come from a mailing list. Do not click the unsubscribe link unless you know for a fact that the emails comes from a valid source. Doing so will only validate your email address and cause more spam. Also, do not click or visit any link within the email, since doing so could take you to a place that could potentially compromise the security of your computer and/or network.

Protecting Your Work
 

The responsibility for storing and saving your work is always yours, first and foremost. Save copies of everything you submit—both for “proof” of submission and because the work will probably be useful in your magickal future. Back up your hard drive on a regular basis, using whatever system works for you.