RE: [info-tech] more standardization

2008-02-01 Thread Diane Elbert
The one option I've read about is using flat panel TVs instead of projectors - the business industry is going this direction. They are much more economical. We are going to test it in two of our computer labs to gather teacher input. Any comments pro or con? Diane Elbert 1224 N. McCoy St

[info-tech] Getting flash movies to DVD

2008-02-01 Thread Lance Lennon
Okay here is my brain teaser for the day. How do I go to a web page with an embedded flash movie, save the movie and burn it to DVD to play and save as such? Any and all help would be much appreciated. -- We must, however, acknowledge, as it seems to me, that man with all his noble

Re: [info-tech] Getting flash movies to DVD

2008-02-01 Thread Bill Day
Lance, Here is my solution using Macs. use firefox for your browser and add the unplug extension. This will allow you to save the flv file. Then either play it with wimpy player http://www.wimpyplayer.com/products/wimpy_standalone_flv_player.html or use isquint http://www.isquint.org/ to

RE: [info-tech] Getting flash movies to DVD

2008-02-01 Thread Murphy, Mark
Here is program I've used to get video off of you tube, should work with other flash video sites. Camtasia Studio is a screen capture program that works also. http://www.dvdvideosoft.com/guides/dvd/convert-YouTube-FLV-video-to-iPod -MP4-video.htm Mark -Original

Re: [info-tech] Backup Solution

2008-02-01 Thread Mike Schmidt
Hi Tony, We use Veritas Backup Exec (Symantec) with our PC servers and back up to Hi-Rely USB hard disks. This is a very fast solution compared to tape. We also use Veritas and Ultrium tape solutions in some of our smaller offices - also a very fast solution. Veritas is a little expensive

RE: [info-tech] Backup Solution

2008-02-01 Thread Richardson,Tony
Thanks Lance - Sorry about your Mac problem... just kidding ! :-) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lance Lennon Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 8:16 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Backup Solution Tony,

Re: [info-tech] Backup Solution

2008-02-01 Thread Lance Lennon
Tony, We are a Mac house and use BRU. We got Disk to Disk to Tape. We use an Exabyte Magnum 1 X 7 LTO - 2 Backup Tape Drive. For anyone running mac servers, i recommend BRU, it is inexpensive, annual support costs me less than $100. -- The secret of creativity is knowing how to hide

[info-tech] Backup Solution

2008-02-01 Thread Richardson,Tony
I am looking for a new High speed file backup solution. What is everyone out there using? Thanks, Tony Richardson Technology Coordinator Humboldt Community School District mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [info-tech] Getting flash movies to DVD

2008-02-01 Thread Karl Hehr
Use Firefox with the mediaHelper Extension. IT will allow you to down the file. The file then needs to be converted to a quicktime file (Depending on the extension, you may even be able to open it directly to Quicktime) and then export it into a Quicktime file. Once you have the

RE: [info-tech] more standardization

2008-02-01 Thread Frerichs, Chad
Okoboji purchased wireless projectors for every H.S. classroom a couple of years ago (Epson Powerlite 755c), and they are horrible. If they are in a signal overlap zone, they drop off the network often. Although I have finagled a way to get video to work at full projector screen using the digital

[info-tech] 471 Deadline Approaching

2008-02-01 Thread Scott Fosseen
Just an FYI, E-Rate form 471 filing deadline is February 7th at 10:59pm Central time. If you have not yet filed form 471 and it has been after the 28 day waiting period from your 470 submission date I would recommend filling out the form ASAP. I expect as usual that the