[tw] Re: Unusual implementation situation

2009-06-16 Thread Anthony Muscio
I know I may not get this but... I get furious with this kind of security thinking, they are going to be more exposed to risk because no one knows how to use modern tools and protection. So I understand you did this ! Rename the HTML file to a txt file or Open your preferred and up to date

[tw] Re: Unusual implementation situation

2009-06-15 Thread FND
The next step is starting the compare You could try diff'ing the two files (if you don't have access to a good diff tool, you could use some wiki engine with revision control). My guess is that will not be too useful though, as the changes are presumably extensive. -- F.

[tw] Re: Unusual implementation situation

2009-06-15 Thread AlanBCohen
Good idea - if I had access to both versions on the same computer! This is going to be a paper, pen and highlighter project. That's why I was looking for some kind of recommendations on a priority listing (first things first). On Jun 15, 12:06 pm, FND f...@gmx.net wrote: You could try diff'ing

[tw] Re: Unusual implementation situation

2009-06-14 Thread AlanBCohen
Well, I opened the current version in Linux Kedit and printed it out (196 pages, printed 4-up - 49 sheets). The next step is starting the compare, and deciding what changes can be made in what order. I will be using a backup copy of the destination file (burned enough times for that!). Wish me

[tw] Re: Unusual implementation situation

2009-06-09 Thread Alex Hough
A contract I work on is similar. The 'normal people' are fearful of the 'IT' people. Its not a software issue, its about the people. If only 'IT people' were like TwPeople ... Your company sounds like an interesting case study for an organisational change project. ALex 2009/6/9 AlanBCohen

[tw] Re: Unusual implementation situation

2009-06-09 Thread FND
the version is 1.06 per the Version tiddler. The current version at the GtD TW website is 2.1.3 (from 1/2007) That's a pretty ancient version then. (Though I'm not sure whether the Version tiddler there reports the TiddlyWiki version or that of the GTD adaptation.) I agree it isn't very

[tw] Re: Unusual implementation situation

2009-06-09 Thread AlanBCohen
I appreciate the thoughts; but I really can.'t argue with their reasons for not allowing outside programs and data - in this situation, it is reasonable on their part. BTW, I am consulting in one of the IT groups, but they are highly silo'ed (also for good reasons). I will, however submit a

[tw] Re: Unusual implementation situation

2009-06-09 Thread rtimwest
Is there any capability to scan documents into your systems? Still may not be practical, but stands a better chance than typing the changes in. I sympathize with the circumstances, not long ago I declined to renew a contact largely because of an even more ridiculous situation: we had NO access

[tw] Re: Unusual implementation situation

2009-06-09 Thread Eric Weir
On Jun 9, 2009, at 2:17 AM, Alex Hough wrote: Your company sounds like an interesting case study for an organisational change project. Hmm. Perhaps -- if the interest is in organizations that are impervious to change. Regards,

[tw] Re: Unusual implementation situation

2009-06-08 Thread AlanBCohen
Sorry for the confusion guys. Yes I meant GTD TiddlyWiki and the version is 1.06 per the Version tiddler. The current version at the GtD TW website is 2.1.3 (from 1/2007) No, I can't get email of any kind from outside the organization; with or without attachments. I agree it isn't very

[tw] Re: Unusual implementation situation

2009-06-07 Thread FND
There is an older version of GdTiddlyWiki [...] It is legal for me to bring in paper with words printed on it; I'm looking for some guidance as to how to bring this older version up to date by comparing current versions of CSS and tiddlers to the versions currently inside security So

[tw] Re: Unusual implementation situation

2009-06-06 Thread Alex Hough
Can you get e-mail attachments? Mail a TW? Do you mean 'GTD TiddlyWiki'? ALex 2009/6/6 Alan Cohen alanbco...@gmail.com I recently started a long-term project at a client that doesn't allow ANY media to be brought in or any saving/downloading from the internet. They do however have an