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Widgets

Software Information
Tips For Using Supported Software

Mac OS X version 10.4 "Tiger" includes a new feature called Dashboard. Dashboard is a way to keep vital information at your fingertips, ready when you need it and easily hidden when you’re done. That information is presented in the form of widgets--miniature applications that live exclusively in Dashboard.

The following widgets are available for download:

Bowdoin Menus

Bowdoin Dining Widget
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Date: August 2005
Size: 244K
Author: John B. Hall '08

Displays Bowdoin College's Dining Service food menus. Upon its activation in Dashboard, this widget automatically displays the menu for the current or upcoming meal being served. Click on the name of one of Bowdoin's dining halls and any meal to view that respective menu for the day. At 8 pm, the widget is automatically updated to display the next day's menus. Please note that brunch is only served on the weekends, as a combination of breakfast and lunch.

Bowdoin News

Bowdoin News Widget
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Date: November 2005
Size: 54K
Author: John B. Hall '08

Displays Bowdoin College's Campus News, Academic Spotlight (Faculty Research, Performance and Exhibitions), Athletic News, and Events all in one handy spot.

Widget Download Instructions

Mac OS X v.10.4 Tiger is required. If you're using Safari, click the download link. When the widget download is complete, the widget installer appears. Click Install if you want the widget installed on your Mac. If you're using a browser other than Safari, click the download link. When the widget download is complete, unarchive and open it to show the widget installer.

Students: Don't have Tiger? Request an installation CD from ITSS at http://www.bowdoin.edu/it/agreements (login required).

Faculty/Staff: Don't have Tiger? Please note that many campus computers have not been upgraded to OS 10.4 (Tiger). IT will be offering the opportunity to upgrade early this fall. If you have any questions please call the IT Help Desk at 725-3030.

To learn more about widgets and their use in Dashboard, visit Apple's website: http://www.apple.com/macosx/features/dashboard