RE: [info-tech] Logon vbscript
Tony, does your current script do detection based on Windows NT version? If so, you can add a line to detect Windows NT 6.1. From: Richardson,Tony [mailto:trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us] Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 7:28 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Logon vbscript Anyone got a logon vbscript that detects Windows 7. If this is on the internet I guess I'm not asking the right questions in order to find it. Thanks, Tony Richardson Network Administrator/Director of Technology Humboldt Community Schools trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us or l...@edu: trichard...@humboldtschools.org
RE: [info-tech] First 18 hours with an IPad...
Actually, rumor has it the HP Slate has been kicked to the curb: http://techcrunch.com/2010/04/29/hewlett-packard-to-kill-windows-7-table t-project/ So maybe the holdouts can just pick up their iPad instead of waiting for the Slate now (me included). -Original Message- From: Richardson,Tony [mailto:trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us] Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 8:33 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] First 18 hours with an IPad... Wonderful! Good to hear! It will keep some of us from wasting our districts money on this device. -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of McKenney, Kurt Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 7:47 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] First 18 hours with an IPad... Before we get into this, understand this is an honest no holds barred review. I will use some rough and possibly insulting language, but if you read it with an open mind, I think there is some valuable information, even if it is presented rather vividly. I will likely be submitting this same review word for word to Amazon and some other sites. A few years back, there was a kid who was about 14 who had an IQ of about 40, but he could listen to a piece of music once and be able to play it on a piano note for note. This ability really made him kind of cool, but at the end of the day, you just can't escape that he's still retarded. That's the Ipad in a nutshell. Despite that, I am giving this a solid buy recommendation for schools. If that makes no sense, read on, and it will. If I try to compare this to windows 7, and I will, it's kinda worthless. The HP Slate is coming out in a couple months, and it will do everything that an IPad does, and everything that a windows 7 laptop does, and costs less, or about the same actually. If you are a computer geek, like me, then the slate is a much better product. But we use the Kindle here a lot. Mainly the kindle is used is remedial reading and special-ed because the kindle will read aloud to a student, showing them the word being pronounced. Like most programs of this nature, it's got it's problems, most notably lousy inflection and pacing. But it's no worse than anything out there, and allows virtually any book to be used without additional processing. The Ipad has a Kindle app, and though I haven't fully tested it, I have no reason to think it functions any different. Now don't get me wrong, I like the kindle, for me. But I'm not buying for me. Sure, the battery life rocks. Two weeks of a single charge, that is just awesome, the ability to buy through the cellular network without buying another account? Priceless. But the weak point on a kindle has always been it's administration. Basically, if it's on there, the kid has access to it. That includes google searches for porn. On the Ipad, if I don't want a kid to surf the internet, they don't. If I don't want them to load apps, they don't. You tube? Email? Whatever, they don't, or should I say they can't. As you all know, keeping kids out of where they do not belong is always a losing battle, special-ed is even more of a challenge than the other students. That's the cool part as far as actually useful stuff goes. Sure, there are a lot of educational apps, great, great. The predictive text feature is awful from what I've seen of it, I'm working on installing an app that is supposed to be much better. But really, that's the business end of the review. Now there's the fun stuff, or thing I should say. Google Maps is included with the Ipad, and for a damn good reason. It takes total advantage of the multitouch interface. This is beyond ubercool. This one goes straight to Geek Nirvana. I fell in lust with Google Maps, and once I showed it to my girlfriend and her daughter, they proceeded to fight over it for an hour. If you have not tried this, there is just no explaining how awesome this feature is. If I could plug in GPS, it would probably throw me into a transcendental state where I spent he next 20 years in a darkened room playing with the user interface and creating the Church of Jobs. Or at least until the battery died. Ok, so here's the summary. This is a niche market thing. It's great for schools and especially special-ed. But if you are looking for a productive device, wait for the HP Slate. --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - ---
RE: [info-tech] Exchange and acronyms be here...
Kurt, we (at least I) can't see the error due to an IP address restriction configured in IIS under the Directory Security tab. -Original Message- From: McKenney, Kurt [mailto:kmcken...@schaller-crest.k12.ia.us] Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 3:11 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Exchange and acronyms be here... Ok, so I'm rebuilding my exchange 2003 server after a bit of a nightmare scenario involving a bad RAID controller. I've got pretty much everything up and going, and I figure as long as I've got everyone good and PO'd already, I might as well take some time to get OMA (Outlook Mobile Access) up and going. Well, I've bone everything by the book, and when that didn't work I read the footnotes, and installed the service packs, and so here I am all broken hearted What I've got is a 403.6 error on accessing the server through the OMA access. In case you are interested in seeing my lovely error, you can find it here... http://raptormail.k12.ia.us/exchange-oma/ Any thoughts? --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
RE: [info-tech] Exchange and acronyms be here...
Nevermind, that IS the error you are receiving. Open IIS, right-click the web site, and select Properties Under the Directory Security tab, select the second button from the top (don't remember what it is called) Select the Granted Access option, and remove any IP addresses listed the box. Apply changes and do an IISRESET (I think stopping and restarting the site in question is often enough). -Original Message- From: McKenney, Kurt [mailto:kmcken...@schaller-crest.k12.ia.us] Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 3:11 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Exchange and acronyms be here... Ok, so I'm rebuilding my exchange 2003 server after a bit of a nightmare scenario involving a bad RAID controller. I've got pretty much everything up and going, and I figure as long as I've got everyone good and PO'd already, I might as well take some time to get OMA (Outlook Mobile Access) up and going. Well, I've bone everything by the book, and when that didn't work I read the footnotes, and installed the service packs, and so here I am all broken hearted What I've got is a 403.6 error on accessing the server through the OMA access. In case you are interested in seeing my lovely error, you can find it here... http://raptormail.k12.ia.us/exchange-oma/ Any thoughts? --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
RE: [info-tech] Exchange and acronyms be here...
Kurt, it appears that it is working now: OMA: https://raptormail.k12.ia.us/oma OWA: https://raptormail.k12.ia.us/exchweb/bin/auth/owalogon.asp -Original Message- From: Stanzel, Matt [mailto:mstan...@rdi1.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 3:18 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Exchange and acronyms be here... Nevermind, that IS the error you are receiving. Open IIS, right-click the web site, and select Properties Under the Directory Security tab, select the second button from the top (don't remember what it is called) Select the Granted Access option, and remove any IP addresses listed the box. Apply changes and do an IISRESET (I think stopping and restarting the site in question is often enough). -Original Message- From: McKenney, Kurt [mailto:kmcken...@schaller-crest.k12.ia.us] Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 3:11 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Exchange and acronyms be here... Ok, so I'm rebuilding my exchange 2003 server after a bit of a nightmare scenario involving a bad RAID controller. I've got pretty much everything up and going, and I figure as long as I've got everyone good and PO'd already, I might as well take some time to get OMA (Outlook Mobile Access) up and going. Well, I've bone everything by the book, and when that didn't work I read the footnotes, and installed the service packs, and so here I am all broken hearted What I've got is a 403.6 error on accessing the server through the OMA access. In case you are interested in seeing my lovely error, you can find it here... http://raptormail.k12.ia.us/exchange-oma/ Any thoughts? --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
RE: [info-tech] Prairie Lakes Intermapper Status
Are you allowing port 5558 outbound? From: Frerichs, Chad [mailto:cfreri...@okoboji.k12.ia.us] Sent: Friday, January 15, 2010 10:31 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Prairie Lakes Intermapper Status I tried that too and got nothing. I'll try again. Still nothing. It times out. Chad Frerichs Director of Technology Okoboji Community Schools From: Lance Lennon [mailto:llen...@eagle-grove.k12.ia.us] Sent: Friday, January 15, 2010 10:18 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Prairie Lakes Intermapper Status click the intermapper button on the header of the page. No need to log in. On Jan 15, 2010, at 10:07 AM, Frerichs, Chad wrote: When I go to the main address, before I click any link. Chad Frerichs Director of Technology Okoboji Community Schools From: Keith Stoeber [mailto:kstoe...@sioux-central.k12.ia.us] Sent: Friday, January 15, 2010 9:40 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Prairie Lakes Intermapper Status Where are you getting the password? Is it when you select the Intermapper link? Keith Stoeber Network Administrator Cross Country Coach / Assistant Track Coach Sioux Central CSD 4440 US Highway 71 Sioux Rapids, IA 50585 (P) 712-283-2571 x 5900 (F) 712-283-2285 Let us think of education as the means of developing our greatest abilities, because in each of us there is a private hope and dream which, fulfilled, can be translated into benefit for everyone and greater strength for our nation. - John F. Kennedy From: Frerichs, Chad cfreri...@okoboji.k12.ia.us Sent: Friday, January 15, 2010 9:31 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Prairie Lakes Intermapper Status What is our username and password to get in? Chad Frerichs Director of Technology Okoboji Community Schools -Original Message- From: Scott Fosseen [Prairie Lakes AEA] [mailto:sfoss...@aea8.k12.ia.us] Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 8:36 AM To: Info-Tech Subject: [info-tech] Prairie Lakes Intermapper Status Just an FYI: I have moved my Intermapper system to our server room to ensure continued monitoring in the event of a power outage in Fort Dodge. With the move I have also changed the IP address and port number of the Intermapper Web server. In an effort to bring all technical resources together to one spot I have also been working on a new website portal for you to access Intermapper and other tools. The Web Portal is still a work in process but does currently have links to our Trouble Ticket System, as well as Intermapper. To access the Technology Web Portal go to the URL www.ia-hsdn.net From the portal page you will be able to access Intermapper. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Thanks. _ This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Your are asked to notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency. Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. - _ Scott Fosseen - Systems Engineer - Prairie Lakes AEA - http://www.aea8.k12.ia.us/tech _ It's not the amendment with which I disagree. It's the contents of the amendment. - Representative Naomi Farve (D-New Orleans) _ --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - -- When I die I'm going to leave my body to science fiction. ~Steven Wright -- Lance L. Lennon District Technology Director Eagle Grove Community School District 515-448-4749
RE: [info-tech] Skype and boardrooms
Chad, check out the Philips cameras. They make a few that have external mics, which you could place for the best reception. From: Frerichs, Chad [mailto:cfreri...@okoboji.k12.ia.us] Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 11:25 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Skype and boardrooms I am looking for a webcam to use for Skype in a boardroom or larger setting that has a sufficient built-in microphone. I have discovered a few options, but I am wondering what others might be using for this purpose. Thanks, Chad Frerichs Director of Technology Okoboji Community Schools
RE: [info-tech] Skype and boardrooms
This one actually has two microphones: http://www.consumer.philips.com/c/webcams-headsets/pro-spc1330nc_27/prd/ us/ While this one has an external mic: http://www.consumer.philips.com/c/webcams-headsets/easy-spc230nc_27/prd/ us/ From: Stanzel, Matt Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 11:32 AM To: 'info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us' Subject: RE: [info-tech] Skype and boardrooms Chad, check out the Philips cameras. They make a few that have external mics, which you could place for the best reception. From: Frerichs, Chad [mailto:cfreri...@okoboji.k12.ia.us] Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 11:25 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Skype and boardrooms I am looking for a webcam to use for Skype in a boardroom or larger setting that has a sufficient built-in microphone. I have discovered a few options, but I am wondering what others might be using for this purpose. Thanks, Chad Frerichs Director of Technology Okoboji Community Schools
RE: [info-tech] called up to the MAJORS
I believe that the APC Symmetra line does on-line double-conversion. This is the route that we are moving in the future due, not only to the on-line functionality, but also because of the module-based layout (add more kVA later), redundancy and hot-swappable batteries. From: Scott Fosseen [Prairie Lakes AEA] [mailto:sfoss...@aea8.k12.ia.us] Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 2:29 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] called up to the MAJORS I am moving to recommending something other than APC for UPS units. The APC units are Standby (equipment runs on line power and quickly switches to inverter when needed) UPS. Not that I have had any real issues with them I like the Idea of On-Line UPS better where the UPS inverter is always supplying power to the equipment. They are also a little happier when connected to a back-up generator than Standby UPS units. CyberPower Online Double Conversion would be my recommendation. http://www.cyberpowersystems.com/products/ups-systems/ups-selector.html The software included allows for a single machine to connect via USB, then it will chain to any number of servers via software. So now if you have several servers on a single UPS all the servers can shut down gracefully in the event of a UPS low battery. I have a couple installed and have been very happy with them. From: George Tuttle mailto:georgectut...@hotmail.com Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 1:01 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] called up to the MAJORS Techs, Some of you may remember me. I was the tech at Pocahontas Area from the time of dirt up 2 1/2 years ago when I retired. I just got called back to the majors and am in need of some help! I would first of all like some new info on how to image groups of PC's (Sorry, Lance, nothing's changed at POKY!!!) I see we have a duplicator but I'm wondering about the latest and greatest for creating the image. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm using my retirement email address and will continue to do so. I'm trying to work myself out of a job ASAP. We are doing a 1 to 1 in our high school and will be implementing HP's DYKnow. Also, the footings for a new high school are in place. Not sure whether I'm coming or going. I will be asking for lots of advice, even from Lance!! George PS: We are also looking for a back-up ups system which we could purchase now and move into our new building. Anyone done any ups work lately???
RE: [info-tech] Batch file
Mitch, you should research using NET USER or DSMOD (usage depends on your situation. If you want to modify more than just passwords, use DSMOD, otherwise a simple NET USER will work). I use DSMOD at Sheldon: dsmod user CN=08NABELS,OU=Class of 2008,OU=High School,OU=Students,OU=Sheldon Users,DC=local,DC=sheldon,DC=k12,DC=ia,DC=us -pwd password dsmod user CN=08HIADKI,OU=Class of 2008,OU=High School,OU=Students,OU=Sheldon Users,DC=local,DC=sheldon,DC=k12,DC=ia,DC=us -pwd password dsmod user CN=08KYAHLE,OU=Class of 2008,OU=High School,OU=Students,OU=Sheldon Users,DC=local,DC=sheldon,DC=k12,DC=ia,DC=us -pwd password dsmod user CN=08DAANDE,OU=Class of 2008,OU=High School,OU=Students,OU=Sheldon Users,DC=local,DC=sheldon,DC=k12,DC=ia,DC=us -pwd password dsmod user CN=08AMAPPL,OU=Class of 2008,OU=High School,OU=Students,OU=Sheldon Users,DC=local,DC=sheldon,DC=k12,DC=ia,DC=us -pwd password From: Mitch Mueller [mailto:mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us] Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 8:59 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Batch file Anyone have a batch file that will reset all of our staffs passwords? Thanks Mitch Mueller Emmetsburg CSD
RE: [info-tech] Batch file
In that case, simply use net user: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/251394 From: Mitch Mueller [mailto:mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us] Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 10:14 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Batch file Ok. Well I just want to reset the staff passwords to their first names. Any ideas? From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Stanzel, Matt Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 9:11 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Batch file Mitch, you should research using NET USER or DSMOD (usage depends on your situation. If you want to modify more than just passwords, use DSMOD, otherwise a simple NET USER will work). I use DSMOD at Sheldon: dsmod user CN=08NABELS,OU=Class of 2008,OU=High School,OU=Students,OU=Sheldon Users,DC=local,DC=sheldon,DC=k12,DC=ia,DC=us -pwd password dsmod user CN=08HIADKI,OU=Class of 2008,OU=High School,OU=Students,OU=Sheldon Users,DC=local,DC=sheldon,DC=k12,DC=ia,DC=us -pwd password dsmod user CN=08KYAHLE,OU=Class of 2008,OU=High School,OU=Students,OU=Sheldon Users,DC=local,DC=sheldon,DC=k12,DC=ia,DC=us -pwd password dsmod user CN=08DAANDE,OU=Class of 2008,OU=High School,OU=Students,OU=Sheldon Users,DC=local,DC=sheldon,DC=k12,DC=ia,DC=us -pwd password dsmod user CN=08AMAPPL,OU=Class of 2008,OU=High School,OU=Students,OU=Sheldon Users,DC=local,DC=sheldon,DC=k12,DC=ia,DC=us -pwd password From: Mitch Mueller [mailto:mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us] Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 8:59 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Batch file Anyone have a batch file that will reset all of our staffs passwords? Thanks Mitch Mueller Emmetsburg CSD
RE: [info-tech] Excel Help I hope
Mitch, something like this should work: Column A = last name, Column B = first name, Column C = year of graduation A B C 1 Mueller Mitch 2010 2 Stanzel Matt2011 =SUBSTITUTE(TRIM(UPPER(CONCATENATE(LEFT(A2,1)),A1,RIGHT(A3,2))), ,) The Substitute portion will remove spaces from the username and replace with no space. -Original Message- From: Mitch Mueller [mailto:mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us] Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 8:28 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Excel Help I hope Trying to write a excel function. Wanting to make a csv file and need to make a fuction that reads. Username is first initial, last name and than if their grade it 12 it corresponds to the year they graduate. So it would look like mmueller10 If you have any idea on what we could do for that it would be awesome cause I don't want to have to go through all of our student and add than manually if I didn't have too. Thanks Mitch Mueller Emmetburg CSD --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
RE: [info-tech]JMC
Mitch, below is a batch file I use (for a login script) for Sheldon. This runs at EVERY login to ensure they always have the newest version of the executable without having to repackage everything into an MSI @echo off C: :ATTENDANCE REM If the desktop shortcut for attendance exists, move on, otherwise copy from server to user's profile on desktop IF EXIST %USERPROFILE%\desktop\High School Attendance.url GOTO GRADEBOOK xcopy \\nt1\djmc\software\08-09\High School Attendance.url %USERPROFILE%\desktop\ :GRADEBOOK REM ** No matter what, we copy over the newest version of the gradebook, since JMC does update this occasionally, and we can deploy the REM ** newest version of the app simply by dropping it into the share below. Delete the existing file, and copy the executable into the user's folder on the server DEL H:\jmc\IP GradeBook.exe xcopy \\nt1\djmc\software\08-09\IP GradeBook.exe H:\jmc\ :SERVERSETTINGS REM ** If the server settings file exists, then continue to the gradebook shortcut, otherwise copy to the same directory as the gradebook executable IF EXIST H:\jmc\ServerSettings.gbk GOTO GBKSHORTCUT xcopy \\nt1\djmc\software\08-09\HSServerSettings.gbk H:\jmc\ rename H:\jmc\HSServerSettings.gbk ServerSettings.gbk :GBKSHORTCUT REM ** If shortcut file exists, then exit, otherwise copy to the user's profile on the desktop DEL %USERPROFILE%\desktop\High School Gradebook 07-08.lnk DEL %USERPROFILE%\desktop\High School Gradebook.lnk xcopy \\nt1\djmc\software\08-09\High School Gradebook.lnk %USERPROFILE%\desktop\ :END From: Mitch Mueller [mailto:mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us] Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 6:43 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech]JMC For those of you who are using JMC Gradebook and Attendance programs. Is there a quick way to deploying it. I usually have to wait till all the teachers are back and go from teacher to teacher, setting it up. Didn't know if there was a better way to do it. Thanks Mitch Mueller Emmetsburg CSD
RE: [info-tech] PC Ipod recording
Paul, a PC equivalent (though much more in-depth than Garage Band) would be Acid Music: http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/musicstudio (Basic version) http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/acidpro (Big-boy version) However, it has been years since I've seen Garage Band, so the features that I remember may no longer be the standard, meaning the equivalency of the above products may be an incorrect assumption. From: Paul Heyer [mailto:phe...@titonka.k12.ia.us] Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 4:31 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] PC Ipod recording Our special ed department is looking at purchasing a couple Ipods to record tests on for the students. I am in a PC environment and am wondering what software is being used to replace Garage Band that is used for the MAC's Paul (Wally) Heyer Technology Coordinator Titonka CSD www.titonka.k12.ia.us
RE: [info-tech] XP Keyboard is funky
Mitch, it sounds like you have a stuck 'CTRL' or 'ALT' key. Try pushing both (on both sides) with a little force to see if you can feel it come loose. Sometimes though, you can't feel it come loose, but it does in fact loosen up. You might have to pop the keys themselves off if you don't have any luck. -Original Message- From: Mitch Mueller [mailto:mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us] Sent: Monday, June 08, 2009 8:37 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] XP Keyboard is funky I have a laptop here that has one messed up keyboard. I turned it on this morning and when I press ctrl alt delete to log in, it brings up the log in screen like normal. But when I start pressing the first letter of the password, s, it brings up the shutdown menu. Does anyone know what I'm talking about here. It is on a newer Gateway, M465-E. Thanks Mitch Mueller Emmetsburg --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
RE: [info-tech] Smartboards
We've been through support nightmares with SmartTech at Sheldon. Parts take 6-8 weeks to arrive, phone calls and emails go unanswered, and when they do reply (by phone or email) it takes days or even weeks to get a technician who is familiar with the issue. In other words, it takes significant trouble to get to a higher-level support technician at Smart who does something other than read from their canned-answer book. One of the power supplies inside of the 2000i and 3000i mobile Smartboards has gone out on almost all of the units, and of course, this part isn't covered under warranty, and the only place to get one is from SmartTech themselves for $120+. The 600i units have been nothing but trouble also, and it appears that they have gone so far as to cancel that line now. I think between the front- and rear-projection units, Sheldon owns about 32 Smartboard products, and the only units that we haven't had trouble with are the standalone wall-mounted boards with a separately-purchased projector. Needless to say, we're researching alternatives. -Original Message- From: Mark Johnson [mailto:mjohn...@west-bend.k12.ia.us] Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 3:19 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Smartboards We just had a mimio demonstration by Travis Wiltgen Tuesday. It was very impressive. We have been using tablets for several years. I think we are going to purchase a few whiteboards of some type for next year. Anybody have any horror stories about any brands/models/ What are some of the best features that I should be looking for? (also brand/model) Mark Johnson West Bend-Mallard Community Schools -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Frerichs, Chad Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 3:07 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Smartboards We are looking at getting the tablets instead of the full-blown whiteboard. Jeremy seems to like them at Fort Dodge. Chad Frerichs Director Of Technology Okoboji Community Schools Milford, IA 51351 -Original Message- From: Jim Kerns [mailto:jke...@spencer.k12.ia.us] Sent: May 07, 2009 1:08 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Smartboards FYI, If anyone is looking at Smartboards, a representative from Bradfield's just stopped by here and had some good information. They are one of the authorized dealers for Iowa. Chloe Eidson (309) 676-0404 (800) 747-7453 chl...@bradfields.com www.bradfields.com --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
RE: [info-tech] Fw:
We always take ours to a drill press with a moderately-sized bit, and run about 12 holes through the platters. Of course, I like the cutting torch idea better. Now we'll all be fighting over who gets to destroy hard drives! From: McKenney, Kurt [mailto:kmcken...@schaller-crest.k12.ia.us] Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 3:18 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Fw: If I really want to wipe a drive, I take it down to the metal shop and use a cutting torch to reduce it to slag. I've done this 3 times in 12 years. It has the downside of not being able to use it on anything else, however I guarantee this technique will prevent any known data recovery technique. Ok, a Ouija board might help. But can you imagine doing all those 0's and 1's? From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Murray Gafkjen Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 1:27 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Fw: It's been awhile since we had to wipe a drive. Our current device, Sonix by Logicube, used for creating an imagine can also wipe it to DOD standards. It runs for about $2,000 and cleans one machine at a time.. Have a good week to all, Murray Gafkjen CCE From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of McKenney, Kurt Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 12:19 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Fw: Q. I am concerned with the information that may be left on the hard drives even though we did a complete wipe, what do you do to insure me that my information is safe? A. We take this very seriously. We start by using our in house Veridan Hard drive de-gausser. This unit will 'fry' a hard drive in roughly 5 seconds, and any drive up to 500mb. Correct me if I'm wrong, but 500 Megabyte drives really aren't an issue for any of us... From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Scott Fosseen [Prairie Lakes AEA] Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 12:05 PM To: Info-Tech Subject: [info-tech] Fw: From: Phoenix E-Waste Solutions LLC mailto:pesoluti...@iowatelecom.net Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 11:32 AM To: sfoss...@aea8.k12.ia.us Once again this year during Earth Week, April 20th thru April 24th Phoenix E-Waste Solutions LLC in Marshalltown Iowa will be holding an E-Cycling Drive for Schools located throughout all of Iowa. This E-Cycling drive is geared towards reducing and diverting toxic wastes from area landfills. Recycling Fee Schedule: CRT Computer Monitors: $6.00 Each Flat Pannel Computer Monitors: $5.00 each Desktop Printers: $2.00 each PC's, Miscellanious items such as: Keyboards, mice, speakers, cables, overhead projectors are accepted at no charge. Collection will take place during the week of April 20th. Items must be palletized and wrapped for trucking. Please contact Brett or Mike with Phoenix E-Waste at 1-641-753-7200 or e-mail us at pesoluti...@iowatelecom.net to schedule a pickup or for further questions. I'm sure a few of you will have questions concerning e-waste recycled through us. Hopefully I can cover them all in this short E-Mail Q. What happens to our 'stuff' once it has arrived at your facility? A. We break everything down into roughly 8 categories- Computers Computer Monitors TV's Printers Miscellaneous Items (VCR's, Radio's, Recording Device's, typewriters, things like this) Keyboards Mice Flat Screen Monitors From there, each category is once again broke down completely by de-manufacturing everything in house. By the time we are done, we have roughly 16 commodities ready for shredding/smelting or re-use. Q. I am concerned with the information that may be left on the hard drives even though we did a complete wipe, what do you do to insure me that my information is safe? A. We take this very seriously. We start by using our in house Veridan Hard drive de-gausser. This unit will 'fry' a hard drive in roughly 5 seconds, and any drive up to 500mb. This physically destroys the media disk located inside the drive. This deems the drive inoperable and unusable. From there, we cage drives up and transport to an undisclosed shredding facility right here in Iowa. We then recover the aluminum scrap for breakage. Q. What happens to our CRT Glass? Do you recycle it on site, and are you permitted to recycle these items? A. As I noted before, we de-manufacture everything in house. CRT Tubes are binned, weighed, and shipped to Doe Run, St Louis Mo for crushing and lead extraction. We call this Glass-to-Glass recycling.
RE: [info-tech] Fw:
Well typically, those old 7 and 18 GB SCSI drives and 40GB ATA drives aren't worth the metal they're made from, so it's simply more cost-effective to destroy them in seconds rather than hooking them up and using software to erase to DOD standards. And if the DOD standards for erasing hard drives are anything like their standards for intrusion prevention, then I don't feel that safe (http://blogs.spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/2008/03/dod_admits_to_being_s everely_h.html). Besides, we don't want to assume that there isn't any data on those hard drives that would be valuable to anyone, so rather than taking the time to scan for data and information on those drives, they simply get destroyed. From: Karl Hehr [mailto:karl_h...@s-hamilton.k12.ia.us] Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 4:03 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Fw: Other than a fun factor, what is so wrong about just erasing (DOD) or writing Zeros to the drives? THere is nothing on most of my drives that would need anywhere near this level of attention. You guys have a bunch of spies and covert ops going on in your buildings? Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.209.9767 (C) 515.827.5368 (F) Luddite by Degrees 1) Anything that is in the world when you're born is normal and ordinary and is just a natural part of the way the world works. 2) Anything that's invented between when you're 15 and 35 is new and exciting and revolutionary and you can probably get a career in it. 3) Anything invented after you're 35 is again the natural order of things --- Douglas Adams On Apr 6, 2009, at 3:40 PM, Stanzel, Matt wrote: We always take ours to a drill press with a moderately-sized bit, and run about 12 holes through the platters. Of course, I like the cutting torch idea better. Now we'll all be fighting over who gets to destroy hard drives! From: McKenney, Kurt [mailto:kmcken...@schaller-crest.k12.ia.us] Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 3:18 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Fw: If I really want to wipe a drive, I take it down to the metal shop and use a cutting torch to reduce it to slag. I've done this 3 times in 12 years. It has the downside of not being able to use it on anything else, however I guarantee this technique will prevent any known data recovery technique. Ok, a Ouija board might help. But can you imagine doing all those 0's and 1's? From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Murray Gafkjen Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 1:27 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Fw: It's been awhile since we had to wipe a drive. Our current device, Sonix by Logicube, used for creating an imagine can also wipe it to DOD standards. It runs for about $2,000 and cleans one machine at a time.. Have a good week to all, Murray Gafkjen CCE From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of McKenney, Kurt Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 12:19 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Fw: Q. I am concerned with the information that may be left on the hard drives even though we did a complete wipe, what do you do to insure me that my information is safe? A. We take this very seriously. We start by using our in house Veridan Hard drive de-gausser. This unit will 'fry' a hard drive in roughly 5 seconds, and any drive up to 500mb. Correct me if I'm wrong, but 500 Megabyte drives really aren't an issue for any of us... From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Scott Fosseen [Prairie Lakes AEA] Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 12:05 PM To: Info-Tech Subject: [info-tech] Fw: From: Phoenix E-Waste Solutions LLC mailto:pesoluti...@iowatelecom.net Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 11:32 AM To: sfoss...@aea8.k12.ia.us Once again this year during Earth Week, April 20th thru April 24th Phoenix E-Waste Solutions LLC in Marshalltown Iowa will be holding an E-Cycling Drive for Schools located throughout all of Iowa. This E-Cycling drive is geared towards reducing and diverting toxic wastes from area landfills. Recycling Fee Schedule: CRT Computer Monitors: $6.00 Each Flat Pannel Computer Monitors: $5.00 each Desktop Printers: $2.00 each PC's, Miscellanious items such as: Keyboards, mice, speakers, cables, overhead projectors are accepted at no charge. Collection will take place during the week of April 20th. Items must be palletized and wrapped for trucking. Please contact Brett or Mike with Phoenix E-Waste at 1-641-753-7200 or e-mail us at pesoluti...@iowatelecom.net to schedule a pickup or for further questions. I'm sure a few of you will have questions concerning e-waste recycled through us. Hopefully I
RE: [info-tech] Conficker Scanner
You need the .NET Framework 3.5. We ran into the issue this morning, and compared the installed applications of machines where it worked and machines where it didn't work, and the commonality was the lack of .NET 3.5 on machines where it did not work. -Original Message- From: Karl Hehr [mailto:karl_h...@s-hamilton.k12.ia.us] Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 12:13 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Conficker Scanner I had the same problems, until I installed it on a ... wait for it... Vista machine. Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.209.9767 (C) 515.827.5368 (F) Luddite by Degrees 1) Anything that is in the world when you're born is normal and ordinary and is just a natural part of the way the world works. 2) Anything that's invented between when you're 15 and 35 is new and exciting and revolutionary and you can probably get a career in it. 3) Anything invented after you're 35 is again the natural order of things --- Douglas Adams On Mar 31, 2009, at 12:00 PM, Jim Kerns wrote: Scott, I could not get this to run without installing Python (http://www.python.org/ftp/python/2.6.1/python-2.6.1.msi ). The system cannot execute the specified program. Just FYI, maybe save somebody some troubleshooting steps. Jim Scott Fosseen sfoss...@aea8.k12.ia.us 3/30/2009 5:12 PM Provided is a link to a scanner that should detect the presence of the Conficker worm. It comes from a link I trust so I believe it is safe to run on your networks. The tool can scan all the active computers on your network for the worm. FYI: here is the link threads http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=6097 http://honeynet.org/node/388 --- Start by downloading http://www.doxpara.com/scs.zip (This is a link from the honeynet.org/node/388 page) to a windows workstation. Once downloaded extract the files. The extracted SCS folder contains another SCS folder. Move the second folder to the root of the C:\ drive so all the files are in C:\SCS Open up a 'Command' prompt type 'c:' type 'cd \scs' Scan the local machine first by typing: 'scanner localhost' The results will show in the window when complete. -- To scan the network, type: 'scs start-ip end-ip scslog.txt' where start-ip is the lowest IP address you want to scan (10.147.0.1) end-ip is the highest IP address you want to scan (10.147.0.254) The results will be saved to c:\scs\scslog.txt -- Note: When running 'scs.exe' it takes a long time to scan unassigned IP addresses. I would recommend that if you have a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0 that you run the program several times on ranges that you know have computers. Check your DHCP server and verify the high and low IP addresses that are currently assigned to get your starting place. I would also run against server IP addresses. If you run the program several times change the 'scslog.txt' filename to a unique name for every scan. Another note: When using the redirect '' all output that would typically show on the screen is redirected to the text file. Once you launch the 'scs' command the screen will not show anything. When the program is done the c:\ prompt will return. --- Open the scslog.txt file with notepad to see the results of the scan. The responses should be no response - IP address IP Address appears to be clean IP address seems to be infected by Conficker Good Luck _ This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Your are asked to notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency. Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. - _ Scott Fosseen - Systems Engineer - Prairie Lakes AEA - http://www.aea8.k12.ia.us/tech _ I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I intended to be. - Douglas Adams _ --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at:
RE: [info-tech] Internet Speed
We're also getting reports of slowness at Sheldon. I just thought it was another case of Monday-morning impatience. From: Lance Lennon [mailto:llen...@eagle-grove.k12.ia.us] Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 10:17 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Internet Speed Not sure if it has anything to do with the updates, or if we are just hitting the Internet hard here today, but things are SLWWW in EG. Anybody else? -- In all large corporations, there is a pervasive fear that someone, somewhere is having fun with a computer on company time. Networks help alleviate that fear. ~John C. Dvorak -- Lance L. Lennon District Technology Director Eagle Grove Community School District 515-448-4749
RE: [info-tech] Moodle Site
Chris, your firewall is blocking port 16080 outbound. If you right-click one of the broken links, you'll see something similar to this: http://205.221.40.124:16080/moodle/theme/formal_white/logo.jpg From: Koenck, Chris [mailto:chris.koe...@estherville.k12.ia.us] Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 3:05 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Moodle Site The first couple of times I tried the site, I got all blue text hyperlinks, no graphics, buttons, or anything like that. Now, when I try to access that site, I get Internet Explorer Cannot Display the Webpage. Chris Koenck Network Specialist Head Wrestling Boys' Tennis Coach Estherville Lincoln Central CSD 712-362-8404-office 712-380-2337-cell -Original Message- From: Koenck, Chris [mailto:chris.koe...@estherville.k12.ia.us] Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 2:49 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Moodle Site Can someone out there check and see what they get when you open the following link to AEA 11 moodle? I am not familiar with what this is exactly, but is Heartland AEA Moodle. We need to get to it for continuing education. Thanks for your help... http://moodle.aea11.k12.ia..us/moodle/ http://moodle.aea11.k12.ia.us/moodle/ Chris Koenck Network Specialist Head Wrestling Boys' Tennis Coach Estherville Lincoln Central CSD 712-362-8404-office 712-380-2337-cell
RE: [info-tech] Moodle Site
http://moodle.org/security/ -Original Message- From: Frerichs, Chad [mailto:cfreri...@okoboji.k12.ia.us] Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 4:12 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Moodle Site Scott, Where are you getting your information? Chad Frerichs Director Of Technology Okoboji Community Schools Milford, IA 51351 -Original Message- From: Scott Fosseen [mailto:sfoss...@aea8.k12.ia.us] Sent: February 23, 2009 3:53 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Moodle Site I need to let everyone know that there has been a major explode of Moodle. A lot of sites have been compromised and admins are scrambling to fix. As near as I can tell the easiest way to correct is a complete site reload, so it is possible that you will see issues with any Moodle server you visit or use the next few weeks. This particular exploit has even the moodle experts are baffled. From: Koenck, Chris Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 2:49 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Moodle Site Can someone out there check and see what they get when you open the following link to AEA 11 moodle? I am not familiar with what this is exactly, but is Heartland AEA Moodle. We need to get to it for continuing education. Thanks for your help. http://moodle.aea11.k12.ia.us/moodle/ Chris Koenck Network Specialist Head Wrestling Boys' Tennis Coach Estherville Lincoln Central CSD 712-362-8404-office 712-380-2337-cell --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
RE: [info-tech] JMC Data Dictionary
Hey, give them a break, they only told us (at least) two years ago that we'd have a SQL-based version for the following year J From: Lance Lennon [mailto:llen...@eagle-grove.k12.ia.us] Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 12:54 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] JMC Data Dictionary I am still waiting for the MySQL version. and don't we already have different levels of users by what we give them permission to do? Oh the things that Sean will promise. -- When I die I'm going to leave my body to science fiction. ~Steven Wright -- Lance L. Lennon District Technology Director Eagle Grove Community School District 515-448-4749
RE: [info-tech] Fiber?
Another vote for Schoon: http://www.schoonconstruction.com/ From: Henn, Layne [mailto:he...@sioux-city.k12.ia.us] Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 11:14 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Fiber? Schoon's from Cherokee. Layne From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Lance Lennon Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 11:14 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Fiber? Who does everyone use to bury fiber? Thanks -- We must, however, acknowledge, as it seems to me, that man with all his noble qualities...still bears in his bodily frame the indelible stamp of his lowly origin. ~ Charles Darwin -- Lance L. Lennon District Technology Director Eagle Grove Community School District 515-448-4749
RE: [info-tech] question from a teacher
I am unsure about CNN, but Fox News is carrying it through Hulu, and C-Span is streaming live coverage all day tomorrow: http://www.c-span.org/politics/c-span-inauguration-hub.aspx From: Timothy A. Limbert [mailto:limbe...@newell-fonda.k12.ia.us] Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 11:58 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] question from a teacher I thought the regular CNN live stream would carry it. Not? Also, I've heard on BBC radio that they'll stream it on their website. --- Timothy A. Limbert Technology Coordinator Newell-Fonda CSD 712-272-3324 --- iChat/AIM: tlimbert65 MSN: limbert65 Twitter: limbert65 Skype: limbert_65 From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Henn, Layne Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 11:22 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us; nwaeat...@nwaea.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] question from a teacher Any ideas for those of us who don't have cable outlets to view the inauguration? Sorry, kinda late notice, but I'm just working on plans for next week...thanks! Erin **-A bit of a dilemma here. I see that CNN is streaming it through facebook, but we BLOCK facebook and won't open it for this or anything else. Is there anybody out there with a GREAT idea?? Thanks Layne A. Henn 712.224.7423 http://www.siouxcityschools.org/ image001.jpg
RE: [info-tech] Windows 7
Download: Windows 7 x86 (32bit) http://download.microsoft.com/download/6/3/3/633118BD-6C3D-45A4-B985-F0 FDFFE1B021/EN/7000.0.081212-1400_client_en-us_Ultimate-GB1CULFRE_EN_DVD. iso and x64 (64 bit) http://download.microsoft.com/download/6/3/3/633118BD-6C3D-45A4-B985-F0 FDFFE1B021/EN/7000.0.081212-1400_client_en-us_Ultimate-GB1CULXFRE_EN_DVD .ISO 32: http://download.microsoft.com/download/6/3/3/633118BD-6C3D-45A4-B985-F0F DFFE1B021/EN/7000.0.081212-1400_client_en-us_Ultimate-GB1CULFRE_EN_DVD.i so 64: http://download.microsoft.com/download/6/3/3/633118BD-6C3D-45A4-B985-F0F DFFE1B021/EN/7000.0.081212-1400_client_en-us_Ultimate-GB1CULXFRE_EN_DVD. ISO -Original Message- From: Timothy A. Limbert [mailto:limbe...@newell-fonda.k12.ia.us] Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 9:21 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Windows 7 Ah. That would explain a thing or two. Thanks! -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 9:19 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Windows 7 Looks like time for availability is 12 Pacific time today. Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.209.9767 (C) 515.827.5368 (F) On Jan 9, 2009, at 8:15 AM, kmckenney wrote: There were supposed to be several million allowed downloads, it sounds like a lot, but that's world wide. It's possible that the site is being overwhelmed. -- Original Message -- From: Timothy A. Limbert limbe...@newell-fonda.k12.ia.us Reply-To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 08:10:26 -0600 Did they cut off downloads already?!? I'm unable even to get to the Windows 7 website. --- Timothy A. Limbert Technology Coordinator Newell-Fonda CSD 712-272-3324 --- iChat/AIM: tlimbert65 MSN: limbert65 Twitter: limbert65 Skype: limbert_65 -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us ] On Behalf Of kmckenney Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 8:06 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Windows 7 Microsoft apparently released the new Beta for Windows 7 today, and while I don't want to start a windows vs mac vs linux vs xp vs vista debate, I apparently wasn't fast enough to get in on the download. Anyone have it? --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by the schaller-crest.k12.ia.us server.] --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by the schaller-crest.k12.ia.us server.] --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by the schaller-crest.k12.ia.us server.] --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - image001.gif
RE: [info-tech] Windows 7
They're having a rough time staying up with all the bandwidth being used I assume. I've noticed a number of Microsoft's sites down today (eOpen, TechNet, WindowsTeamBlog). Unfortunately, I don't know if they're allowing 2.5 million downloads of the .iso files, or if they're taking 2.5 million requests for serial numbers. From: Timothy A. Limbert [mailto:limbe...@newell-fonda.k12.ia.us] Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 3:33 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Windows 7 Thanks, Matt! Why is nothing showing on the Windows 7 site yet? --- Timothy A. Limbert Technology Coordinator Newell-Fonda CSD 712-272-3324 --- iChat/AIM: tlimbert65 MSN: limbert65 Twitter: limbert65 Skype: limbert_65 From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Stanzel, Matt Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 3:27 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Windows 7 Download: Windows 7 x86 (32bit) http://download.microsoft.com/download/6/3/3/633118BD-6C3D-45A4-B985-F0 FDFFE1B021/EN/7000.0.081212-1400_client_en-us_Ultimate-GB1CULFRE_EN_DVD. iso and x64 (64 bit) http://download.microsoft.com/download/6/3/3/633118BD-6C3D-45A4-B985-F0 FDFFE1B021/EN/7000.0.081212-1400_client_en-us_Ultimate-GB1CULXFRE_EN_DVD .ISO 32: http://download.microsoft.com/download/6/3/3/633118BD-6C3D-45A4-B985-F0F DFFE1B021/EN/7000.0.081212-1400_client_en-us_Ultimate-GB1CULFRE_EN_DVD.i so 64: http://download.microsoft.com/download/6/3/3/633118BD-6C3D-45A4-B985-F0F DFFE1B021/EN/7000.0.081212-1400_client_en-us_Ultimate-GB1CULXFRE_EN_DVD. ISO -Original Message- From: Timothy A. Limbert [mailto:limbe...@newell-fonda.k12.ia.us] Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 9:21 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Windows 7 Ah. That would explain a thing or two. Thanks! -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 9:19 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Windows 7 Looks like time for availability is 12 Pacific time today. Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.209.9767 (C) 515.827.5368 (F) On Jan 9, 2009, at 8:15 AM, kmckenney wrote: There were supposed to be several million allowed downloads, it sounds like a lot, but that's world wide. It's possible that the site is being overwhelmed. -- Original Message -- From: Timothy A. Limbert limbe...@newell-fonda.k12.ia.us Reply-To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 08:10:26 -0600 Did they cut off downloads already?!? I'm unable even to get to the Windows 7 website. --- Timothy A. Limbert Technology Coordinator Newell-Fonda CSD 712-272-3324 --- iChat/AIM: tlimbert65 MSN: limbert65 Twitter: limbert65 Skype: limbert_65 -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us ] On Behalf Of kmckenney Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 8:06 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Windows 7 Microsoft apparently released the new Beta for Windows 7 today, and while I don't want to start a windows vs mac vs linux vs xp vs vista debate, I apparently wasn't fast enough to get in on the download. Anyone have it? --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by the schaller-crest.k12.ia.us server.] --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by the schaller-crest.k12.ia.us server.] --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by the schaller-crest.k12.ia.us server.] --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found
RE: [info-tech] Network monitor system
Mitch, there are (expensive) broad-based testing applications and hardware, and there are specific applications (less-expensive, and some free). What type of problems are you experiencing? Dropped packets? VLAN errors? There are programs like PRTG or ManageEngine Netflow Analyzer that will give details, but may not specifically say Here is your issue. From: Mueller, Mitch [mailto:mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us] Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 11:40 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Network monitor system Is there any program out there that can detect issues that is causing problems with our network? If so please give me some answers. thanks Mitch Mueller ECSD
[info-tech] Schools soon required to teach web safety
Schools soon required to teach web safety Schools receiving e-Rate discounts on their telecommunications services and internet access soon will have to educate their students about online safety, sexual predators, and cyber bullying, thanks to federal legislation passed in both the Senate and the House. The Broadband Data Improvement Act (S.1492), sponsored by Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii, requires the Federal Trade Commission to carry out a national public awareness program focused on educating children how to use the internet in safe and responsible ways. The legislation also establishes an Online Safety and Technology Working Group charged with evaluating online safety education efforts, parental control technologies, filtering and blocking software, and more. http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/index.cfm?i=7 Oct 10, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-385 Full text of bill: http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=s110-1492
RE: [info-tech] AD settings
Firefox technically has no built-in ADM from Microsoft, but I found this just now: http://ick2.wordpress.com/ From: Doug Otto [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 5:27 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] AD settings Okay, thanks. I found that setting. What about setting the homepage for Firefox for all users? Sorry if I seem dense about this, I'm still learning. Thanks for your help. ~Doug Otto~ Harris-Lake Park Technology _ From: Pearson, Jeremy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 5:04 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] AD settings If you mean the start page in Internet Explorer when you open it, that is a setting in Group Policy. Jeremy _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Doug Otto Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 5:01 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] AD settings Is there anyone that explain how to set the homepage for all users, when using active directory? Thanks. ~Doug Otto~ Harris-Lake Park Technology
RE: [info-tech] Email archiving
I burn a PST file (which gives me a great searching tool) to DVD every month, which is generally around 4GB. So the storage needed is minimal as long as I archive to DVD, otherwise, there is about 5GB of uncompressed email generated every month. -Original Message- From: Richardson,Tony [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 5:43 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Email archiving Sounds good, how much storage is required for journaling? Tony Richardson, Technology Coordinator Humboldt Community School District [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Stanzel, Matt Sent: Thu 9/25/2008 3:57 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Email archiving At Sheldon we are using message journaling in Exchange 2003...no extra cost J From: Richardson,Tony [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 3:43 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Email archiving Hello All, Is anyone out there archiving their email? If so what appliance do you use to archive it? Has anyone heard of ArcMail? Thanks, Tony Richardson Technology Coordinator Humboldt Community School District http://hs-m01.humboldt.k12.ia.us/exchange/trichardson/Drafts/RE:%20[inf o-tech]%20Email%20archiving.EML/1_multipart/image001.jpg [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
[info-tech] Password Policies and Substitute Teachers
At Sheldon School, like every school, our policies state that you may not give your password to ANYONE. However, when a sub needs to come in for a teacher, previously, that sub has been given the password for the teacher to use. However, this of course violates the policies, and because that sub would be able to access the email for that teacher, they are not comfortable with this. The options that I have come up with, including creating a special drop folder accessible by subs where teachers could drop their assignments only work if the teacher knows in advance that they will be gone. How do other districts handle these situations? Thanks, Matt Stanzel _ Matt Stanzel: R D Industries, Inc. http://www.rdi1.com Contact: | [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] | (712) 338-2999 | (800) 659-3529 _ image003.jpg
RE: [info-tech]
Mitch, likely that means that the AD location (CN=username,OU=x,OU=x,DC=local,DC=emmetsburg,DC=k12,DC=ia,DC=us) is incorrect. If you have your students in different OUs (say, by the year of graduation), then you will have to change the UserDN accordingly. Another possible reason for that error might be that you are pointing to an object (like a computer or group) that does not support 'dsmod user'. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mueller, Mitch Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 11:43 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Ok. Well I must be doing something wrong because I keep getting Target object for this command' has incorrect format. Mitch From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stanzel, Matt Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 11:34 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Mitch, the EXCEL concatenate script that Chad sent will do exactly what you want. Once you have the result column, you simply copy/paste the outputted values to a batch file and run that. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mueller, Mitch Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 11:24 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] But how would I do that without having to select each individual user and clicking reset password. Mitch From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jason Kehoe Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 11:22 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Reset the password to one generic password for all of the students? From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mueller, Mitch Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 10:50 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Still looking for some help on a batch file or a vbs file to help me reset passwords for all the students. Just looking for anything little thing that could help me a little bit more. Thanks Mitch From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Frerichs, Chad Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 3:06 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Mitch, That is the 'formula' (except I forgot the first 2, and most important words: dsmod user) it is just a long string really with the pertinent information from the other columns put in there (such as username and password). I will attach a spreadsheet with an expample. Chad Frerichs Director of Technology Okoboji Community Schools Milford, IA 51351 _ From: Mueller, Mitch [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mon 6/16/2008 2:51 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Ok I kind of have this figured out. I need a little more help though. In the F column I don't really understand it much. What do you use as the formula. Mitch From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Frerichs, Chad Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 1:34 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] I actually use a spread sheet to generate the bat file for everyone.A1 = first name, B1 = last name, C1 = year of graduation, D1 = RIGHT(C1:2) LEFT(A1:2) (LEFT(B1:4), E1 = whatever the password you want is. I generate mine randomly. F1 = CN= D1 ,OU=2010,OU=HS Students,OU=Students,DC=local,DC=okoboji,DC=k12,DC=ia,DC=us -pwd E1 -canchpwd no -pwdneverexpires yes Then I select column F and copy and paste into a bat file. It should be pretty easy for you to modify for your uses. I use a similar method to create all the new users for the year. Chad Frerichs Director of Technology Okoboji Community Schools Milford, IA 51351 _ From: Mueller, Mitch [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mon 6/16/2008 9:37 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] I'm just looking to reset all the passwords of the students in the system all at once. I would like to be able to just reset them to their first name or username. I think I could take this one and rewrite it a little bit but any other help would be appreciated. Mitch From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Frerichs, Chad Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 9:33 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Do you mean one at a time or groups of people? If you mean groups of people, you can just write a .bat file like this. One line for each user. There are more options but these are the ones I use. Dsmod user CN=10AlKreb,OU=2010,OU=HS Students,OU=Students,DC=local,DC=okoboji,DC=k12,DC=ia,DC=us -pwd -canchpwd no -pwdneverexpires yes This is what I do every year for new student passwords. Chad Frerichs Director of Technology Okoboji Community Schools Milford, IA 51351 _ From: Mueller, Mitch [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mon 6/16/2008 8:37 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Does anyone out there have a script or an easier way to reset username passwords? Instead
RE: [info-tech] FW: File Maker Pro
Why, does it suck? I have for sale File Maker Pro version 8 (server and 3 licenses for desktops). Email me if interested. Dan Davis Network Administrator Spirit Lake Community School District 900 20th Street Spirit Lake, IA. 51360 (712) 336-3707 ext.1300 [EMAIL PROTECTED] winmail.dat
