I fixed computers for a private school for a year. Today's kids have no sense of wonder about a computer. They tear them up. Many times on purpose. Keeping programs and computers the same allows a throw down replacement of a torn computer that can later be worked on in the lab when there is some down time.
In addition, kids bring in programs they have downloaded off the internet and install them on the machines, putting viruses and spyware of all kinds on the computers. Sometimes on purpose (trying to crack the computers). You have to bring in your own laptop into these situations, and make sure it is one that can be destroyed without you being upset. wade John Kubie wrote: > Today I went to a local high school to do a guest lecture. My > software works like an electronic atlas, and the plan was for the > students to do sheep brain dissections and to have a laptop with the > software installed to use as a resource. > > As we were setting up my host teacher told me that she hadn't > realized that I wanted to install software, and that there was a > strict rule against installing any software on the laptops. (pc > laptops). > > On my next visit, tomorrow, I think I can deal with this by running > the program off of CDs. > > My question: > > What is the concern of the computer administrators and is there any > way to alleviate their concerns and deal with this? > > John Kubie _______________________________________________ Unsubscribe or switch delivery mode: <http://www.realsoftware.com/support/listmanager/> Search the archives: <http://support.realsoftware.com/listarchives/lists.html>
