PCs never replaced mainframes, though the bigger brother of the PC (the server) has essentially replaced the mini.
And without a keyboard and real multitasking (and, for me , a command line), tablets won't replace PCs, except for low end tasks.. On Mon, Aug 22, 2011 at 12:42, Jonathan Link <jonathan.l...@gmail.com> wrote: > The tablet is displacing the PC, which itself displaced the mainframe. > > Clever users will find a way to use the technology available in unexpeted > ways. > > Not saying that you're not providing good service now, I'm just suggesting > that the service may need to be changed. Tablets are the new sexy item on > the block, and I've had education people talk my ear off about them to no > end, since they know I used to support education users. > > > On Mon, Aug 22, 2011 at 3:34 PM, John Hornbuckle > <john.hornbuc...@taylor.k12.fl.us> wrote: >> >> True—we’re a large-ish enterprise (~500 employees, ~2,000 computers), and >> standardization is a must. Your mileage may vary. >> >> >> >> :) >> >> >> >> >> >> John >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> From: Matt Plahtinsky [mailto:cbusitl...@gmail.com] >> Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 3:29 PM >> >> To: NT System Admin Issues >> Subject: Re: Apple newbie - iPad remote access to server shares >> >> >> >> I understand this point of view in some environments. Some >> places especially larger ones need to be ridged and have structure to keep >> everything manageable. The environment that I work in though is Managed IT >> Services for small business. I make a living by making, and keeping those >> guys happy. If the owner of a small business wants to use his iPad in >> meetings I say why not? >> >> >> >> >> >> Matt >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On Mon, Aug 22, 2011 at 12:22 PM, John Hornbuckle >> <john.hornbuc...@taylor.k12.fl.us> wrote: >> >> My department’s philosophy is that we’re not going to jump through hoops >> to make users’ iPads work like a PC. If they need a device that works like a >> PC, they should use a PC. >> >> >> >> I know that doesn’t help you. It’s just a pet peeve of mine and I had to >> vent. The iPad is really good at some things, and not so good at others. I >> believe in using the right tool for the right job. >> >> >> >> Carry on. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> John Hornbuckle >> >> MIS Department >> >> Taylor County School District >> >> www.taylor.k12.fl.us >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> From: Matt Plahtinsky [mailto:cbusitl...@gmail.com] >> Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 8:51 AM >> To: NT System Admin Issues >> Subject: Apple newbie - iPad remote access to server shares >> >> >> >> Hi List! >> >> >> >> I have a client that would like to use thier iPad in meetings to pull up >> documents off of their Server 2008 file server. This client would like to >> be able to do this when local to the network and if possible remotely too. >> >> >> >> After doing some research it looks like the iPad can VPN to the network >> easy enough. I have found one app that looks like it might work for >> browsing file >> shares. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/filebrowser-access-files-on/id364738545?mt=8 >> >> >> >> >> >> Is anyone currently doing this and would like to share their experience or >> combination of apps to make this happen? >> >> >> >> >> >> Thanks >> >> >> >> >> >> Matt >> >> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >> >> --- >> To manage subscriptions click here: >> http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >> or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com >> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin >> >> >> >> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >> >> --- >> To manage subscriptions click here: >> http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >> or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com >> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin >> >> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >> >> --- >> To manage subscriptions click here: >> http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >> or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com >> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > --- > To manage subscriptions click here: > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ > or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
