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[[Image:IdeaChannel.jpg|thumb|right|The Idea Channel]]
 
[[Image:IdeaChannel.jpg|thumb|right|The Idea Channel]]
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The brainchild of [[Peter Shea]], the Idea Channel is an Internet webcast dedicated to expanding viewers' horizons primarily through recorded interviews.  The channel is broadcast over [[Internet2]] to reach its viewers.
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The brainchild of Peter Shea, the Idea Channel is an Internet webcast dedicated to expanding viewers' horizons primarily through recorded interviews.  The channel is broadcast over [[Internet2]] to reach its viewers.
  
 
==Viewing The Idea Channel==
 
==Viewing The Idea Channel==
 
There are two ways to watch The Idea Channel, using a program called [[http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ VLC Media Player]] or through the 鶹Ƶ [[IPTV]] site.
 
There are two ways to watch The Idea Channel, using a program called [[http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ VLC Media Player]] or through the 鶹Ƶ [[IPTV]] site.
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===Windows===
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==Windows==
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====Using VLC Player====
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===Using VLC Player===
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*Download and run the VLC Player from the [[http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html Video LAN downloads page]]
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*Download and run the Windows VLC Player from the [[http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html Video LAN downloads page]].
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*Ensure the 'Mozilla plugin' box is checked if you want to view the channel through the IPTV method.
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[[Image:VLC-install1.png]]
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*After the installation is complete, open VLC Media Player.
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*On the file menu, select 'View' and click 'Playlist'.  A new window will appear.
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[[Image:VLC-filemenu.png]]
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*Navigate to 'Manage' > 'Services Discovery' and select 'SAP Announcements'.
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*Session Announcements (SAP) will appear in the playlist window.
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*Press the '+' to expand the channel listing.  The Idea channel is found in a folder labeled "Experimental" (It may take a moment to load the announcements).
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[[Image:VLC-playlist.png]]
  
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===Using 鶹Ƶ IPTV===
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*Ensure VLC is installed with the Mozilla plugin as outlined above.
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*Go to the 鶹Ƶ [[https://gts.gac.edu/tv/tv.php IPTV website]] and select [[https://gts.gac.edu/tv/i2.php Internet2 Channels]].
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*Select [[https://gustv.gac.edu/pluginwatch.php?i2=y&channel=Idea+Channel+%28+Lives+and+Ideas+%29 Idea Channel (Lives and Ideas)]] to open the Idea Channel in your browser window.
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==Mac OS X==
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===Using VLC Player===
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*Download and run the Mac OS X VLC Player from the [[http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-macosx.html Video LAN downloads page]]
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*Download the .dmg file, open it, and copy VLC to your hard drive (for instance to the Applications folder). Open VLC by double-clicking on it.
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*Navigate to 'File' > 'Services Discovery' > 'SAP Announcements'.
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[[Image:VNC-Mac.png]]
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*If you do not see a VLC window, go to 'Window' on the file menu and ensure 'Controller' and 'Playlist' are selected.
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*Note that Internet2 is only available through an ethernet connection at 鶹Ƶ.  '''GACWireless cannot be used to view IPTV at this time.'''
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*By clicking on the triangles, navigate to 'Session Announcements (SAP)' > 'Experimental' and double click the Idea Channel.
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[[Image:VLC-Mac2.png]]
  
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===Macintosh IMAP===
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===Using 鶹Ƶ IPTV===
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*Download the web browser plugin from the [[http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-macosx.html VLC download]] website (found by scrolling to the bottom of the page).
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**Make sure you get the correct plugin.  The Intel plugin is for Intel-based Macs (2006 and later) and the PowerPC plugin supports Apple's other models (2005 and earlier).
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*Open the file and follow the on-screen instructions.
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*Go to the 鶹Ƶ [[https://gts.gac.edu/tv/tv.php IPTV website]] and select the [[https://gts.gac.edu/tv/i2.php Internet2 Channels]] button.
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*Select [[https://gustv.gac.edu/pluginwatch.php?i2=y&channel=Idea+Channel+%28+Lives+and+Ideas+%29 Idea Channel (Lives and Ideas)]] to open the Idea Channel in your browser window. 
  
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From the '''Tools''' menu select '''Account Settings'''
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==Troubleshooting==
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===Helpful Tips===
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*If nothing is showing up in the SAP Announcements, be aware that it can take a few moments for the information to refresh.
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*The VLC web browser plugin works best with the [[Mozilla Firefox]] Internet browser.
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===Further Help===
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If you are experiencing difficulties with any of these instructions, please feel free to contact [[Technology Services|鶹Ƶ Technology Services]].
  
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Comments and questions about the Idea Channel can be directed to [mailto:pshea@gac.edu Peter Shea].
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===How to allow local addresses===
 
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* [https://addons.mozilla.org/thunderbird/2030/ Allow Local Addresses Thunderbird extension]
 
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==Converting from Eudora==
 
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===Converting Eudora Mail===
 
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#Visit http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/thunderbird/ to download the newest version of Thunderbird.
 
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#Follow directions for Configuring IMAP email. If they were former IMAP users, they can skip down to the [http://www.gustavus.edu/gts/Mozilla_Thunderbird#Converting_Eudora_Address_Book Converting the Eudora Addressbook] If they were former POP users, please follow the directions below:
 
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#While in Thunderbird - Open the '''Tools''' menu and select '''import...'''.
 
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* It will ask you where your Eudora folder is located, please click on the word Eudora either in your MyLocalData folder (Windows 2000) or MyDocuments folder (Windows XP)
 
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*After you select your Eudora folder and click OK, your email will begin to import into Thunderbird, you will see a results window saying how many emails were transferred.
 
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*Your POP mail from Eudora will be stored on your computer under the Local Folders, but your new email will be listed under the @gustavus.edu heading (IMAP)
 
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Latest revision as of 10:43, 30 August 2008

The Idea Channel

The brainchild of Peter Shea, the Idea Channel is an Internet webcast dedicated to expanding viewers' horizons primarily through recorded interviews. The channel is broadcast over Internet2 to reach its viewers.

Viewing The Idea Channel

There are two ways to watch The Idea Channel, using a program called [] or through the 鶹Ƶ IPTV site.

Windows

Using VLC Player

  • Download and run the Windows VLC Player from the [].
  • Ensure the 'Mozilla plugin' box is checked if you want to view the channel through the IPTV method.

VLC-install1.png

  • After the installation is complete, open VLC Media Player.
  • On the file menu, select 'View' and click 'Playlist'. A new window will appear.

VLC-filemenu.png

  • Navigate to 'Manage' > 'Services Discovery' and select 'SAP Announcements'.
  • Session Announcements (SAP) will appear in the playlist window.
  • Press the '+' to expand the channel listing. The Idea channel is found in a folder labeled "Experimental" (It may take a moment to load the announcements).

VLC-playlist.png

Using 鶹Ƶ IPTV

  • Ensure VLC is installed with the Mozilla plugin as outlined above.
  • Go to the 鶹Ƶ [] and select [].
  • Select [] to open the Idea Channel in your browser window.

Mac OS X

Using VLC Player

  • Download and run the Mac OS X VLC Player from the []
  • Download the .dmg file, open it, and copy VLC to your hard drive (for instance to the Applications folder). Open VLC by double-clicking on it.
  • Navigate to 'File' > 'Services Discovery' > 'SAP Announcements'.

VNC-Mac.png

  • If you do not see a VLC window, go to 'Window' on the file menu and ensure 'Controller' and 'Playlist' are selected.
  • Note that Internet2 is only available through an ethernet connection at 鶹Ƶ. GACWireless cannot be used to view IPTV at this time.
  • By clicking on the triangles, navigate to 'Session Announcements (SAP)' > 'Experimental' and double click the Idea Channel.

VLC-Mac2.png

Using 鶹Ƶ IPTV

  • Download the web browser plugin from the [] website (found by scrolling to the bottom of the page).
    • Make sure you get the correct plugin. The Intel plugin is for Intel-based Macs (2006 and later) and the PowerPC plugin supports Apple's other models (2005 and earlier).
  • Open the file and follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Go to the 鶹Ƶ [] and select the [] button.
  • Select [] to open the Idea Channel in your browser window.

Troubleshooting

Helpful Tips

  • If nothing is showing up in the SAP Announcements, be aware that it can take a few moments for the information to refresh.
  • The VLC web browser plugin works best with the Mozilla Firefox Internet browser.

Further Help

If you are experiencing difficulties with any of these instructions, please feel free to contact 鶹Ƶ Technology Services.

Comments and questions about the Idea Channel can be directed to Peter Shea.

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