On Wed March 10 2004 15:37, Andrew Graupe wrote:
> For the time being, I am using Mindterm (a Java SSH client) which hasn't
> been mentioned in any "edicts" from the tech and/or school administration.
> Obviously, I would prefer PuTTY, as it is much more full featured, and
> can run off my network folder (mindterm copies documents to the local user
> folder).  PuTTY has been sent to Mr. Scott (asst. principal) for approval.
> I'm almost sure that he will have no clue how to use it; in addition to
> this, I don't think anyone (apart from myself) realizes that I will have
> to be present for the test (or else they will need another server).  If
> you want to e-mail administration (and possibly avoid the entire matter of
> testing) contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> Another matter: would it be morally/ethically correct if I gave user
> accounts to other students (whom I know on a personal basis) if I knew
> that they would use it for non-school purposes.  I am aware of the
> security concerns.

Man, just be transparent and honest with those in charge.  At the end of your 
secondary schooling, whether you did or didn't get to use Linux/SSH/<insert 
other cool apps here> at school is not really a deal-breaking issue.

If you're up front, you stand a chance.  If you don't, you have no chance at 
all.

My 2 cents.

Curtis

>
> Thanks for your help everyone,
>
> Andrew Graupe

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