[tech-geeks] Teacher Tech Training

I've been getting a lot of questions, requests, etc... about technology. I invited all the staff at my school to come to my classroom for some training on Skyward Gradebook, Google Docs (email, calendar, docs) and basically just a question and answer session on whatever they needed. Guess how many

Re: [tech-geeks] PowerSchool Gurus

Joe, Feel free to call or email me at 630-401-6751, I am just Powerschool Level One certified, but I can help you out. Al Stamps On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 2:27 PM, Schall, Joseph wrote: > Anyone out there that would be willing to give a PowerSchool newbie the > opportunity to ask some questions

Re: [tech-geeks] Craziest Tech Request

A secretary email me from her district email and computer stating her email and internet was not working. Al Stamps On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 8:19 AM, Calkins, David wrote: > Seen on a teacher’s summer tech request list: > > > > I need a new set of Smart Board pens for next year so that I can repla

Re: [tech-geeks] Random Phone Numbers

Caller ID spoofing is still legal on a federal level; the Truth in Caller ID Act of 2010 didn't pass. I don't know about individual states. Running a call through VoIP is the easiest way to accomplish it. -Ron Friedman Northlake Public Library District | Subscription info at http://www.tech-ge

Re: [tech-geeks] Professional Development - acronyms and terms

Tim, Maybe you can post it and as folks think of additional ones, they can add to the list. Maybe a Wiki is what would work? Dana Fellows Computer Technology Instructor / Network Administrator Whiteside Area Career Center 1608 Fifth Avenue Sterling, IL 61081 Email, dfell...@wacc.cc Website, www.w

Re: [tech-geeks] 85 Mbps

My eyeballs almost popped out of my head when I did a speed test. I had all the kids go to various speed test sites and all the results were over 60 Mbps with some at 85 Mbps. Such an exciting day I almost stayed late, almost that is. Dana Fellows Computer Technology Instructor / Network

Re: [tech-geeks] Craziest Tech Request

Luke, you got a serious 12:00 flasher there On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 6:29 PM, Luke Walling - AVG Technologies wrote: > One of the most interesting tech support calls I can remember in our office > was a consumer that, after having installed and setup AVG Internet Security > on her computer,  he

Re: [tech-geeks] Craziest Tech Request

Dana, I would love it if someone forwarded one of my stories to the inspiration of the story. I'm not too worried, though, because when I send out emails, the offending parties never seem to think that the emails apply to them. they would probably laugh and not even know that they were the offendi

Re: [tech-geeks] Random Phone Numbers

It is possible if you have access to a PBX to pass your calls through, but I doubt the phone company would set this up. How would you dial 911? I have setup our PBX before, when I was figuring out how the CLID table worked, to hand out my cell phone number when using a certain extension. If th

Re: [tech-geeks] Random Phone Numbers

Actually there were a couple of web based services that would set up a call w/ a spoofed number and connect it to your phone and your "victim". Don't know if it is still done? Jim sent from G1 Cell: 773.396.4638 Chicago: 773.463.5494 Beaver Island: 231.448.2109 On Sep 1, 2010 5:04 PM, "Steele, T

Re: [tech-geeks] OT: Hurricane season

At least we are being spared for the moment. San Antonio fills up as a shelter city when folks begin evac'ing the coast and the interstates turn contraflow. On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 3:52 PM, Chris McMahon wrote: > Like Ron White said, "it's not THAT the wind is blowing 100 mph, it's WHAT > the wi

Re: [tech-geeks] Craziest Tech Request

One of the most interesting tech support calls I can remember in our office was a consumer that, after having installed and setup AVG Internet Security on her computer, her garage door opener ceased to function. The tech walked through uninstallation to prove that the product was, in fact, not re

Re: [tech-geeks] Craziest Tech Request

I've used "I could tell but then I would be out of a job!" -Original Message- From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Dylan Haines Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 12:59 PM To: 'Tech-Geeks Mailing List' Subject: Re: [tech-geeks] C

Re: [tech-geeks] 85 Mbps

Aw, come on Dana, share and share alike! ;-) Thomas C. Steele Technology Director Manteno CUSD #5 From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Dana Fellows Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 3:19 PM To: 'Tech-Geeks Mailing List' Subject: Re

Re: [tech-geeks] Random Phone Numbers

It might be unethical, if not illegal, but none-the-less very possible. In many PBX type phone systems, the phone company accepts whatever number the phone system hands it with no verification. A while back a misconfiguration in our phone system was causing the Caller ID numbers to appear as

[tech-geeks] PDFs on website

I seem to remember (though it has been a while) some sort of software or a website that would tell you how many PDFs you had on your website. Does anyone else remember this, and if so, do you remember what it was and if it is still available to use? I tried a Google search but so far came up wit

Re: [tech-geeks] Craziest Tech Request

We have NEC projectors that after 100 hrs of use tell you to clean the filter. We had a classroom that never submitted a ticket and after around a 1000hrs the bulb went out only 50% through it's lifepossibly due to dirty filters, who knows right? I sent out the premature end of life story

Re: [tech-geeks] copiers

We don't have any complaints with the equipment, nor the service we receive from the vendor. On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 4:00 PM, Shelly Cramer wrote: > Have you been happy with them? Looking at getting MXM550 and > 700series. We are testing a machine (just got it today) and so far it seems > goo

Re: [tech-geeks] Craziest Tech Request

good call chris, i was just getting ready to say that.. in order to prove you're talking about them they'd have to prove how ignorant they are!! Nate On Sep 1, 2010, at 3:41 PM, "Watkins, Chris" wrote: > Besides as long as no names are used, the only way to express their offense > at having

Re: [tech-geeks] copiers

Have you been happy with them? Looking at getting MXM550 and 700series. We are testing a machine (just got it today) and so far it seems good. From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Chris McMahon Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 2

Re: [tech-geeks] OT: Hurricane season

Like Ron White said, "it's not THAT the wind is blowing 100 mph, it's WHAT the wind is blowing 100mph!" On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 3:41 PM, Richard Kasson wrote: > I was in Elena in 1985. I remember standing in the shelter and watching > the > rain go sideways and seeing corrugated aluminum fly by

Re: [tech-geeks] Craziest Tech Request

Besides as long as no names are used, the only way to express their offense at having the story told would be to admit the ignorance that caused it. From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Chris Franzen Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 3

Re: [tech-geeks] Craziest Tech Request

I thought all stories on here were fictional and for entertainment purposes only. Chris Franzen Technology Coordinator Nokomis School District 511 Oberle St. Nokomis, IL 62075 On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 3:26 PM, Dana Fellows wrote: > When you post stories on here aren’t you afraid that someone mi

Re: [tech-geeks] OT: Hurricane season

I was in Elena in 1985. I remember standing in the shelter and watching the rain go sideways and seeing corrugated aluminum fly by the doors of the shelter at 125 +MPH. We didn't have high water because of the way Elena traveled, but what the wind did was enough. I also flew through Elena and a

[tech-geeks] Interesting AutoCAD Software for Macs Comming?

Interesting Apple must be increasing market share for this to happen. from NYtimes Autodesk Will Reintroduce Its AutoCAD Design Software for Macs In the latest sign of

Re: [tech-geeks] Craziest Tech Request

When you post stories on here aren't you afraid that someone might forward it to the person you are talking about? Dana Fellows Computer Technology Instructor / Network Administrator Whiteside Area Career Center 1608 Fifth Avenue Sterling, IL 61081 Email, dfell...

Re: [tech-geeks] OT: Hurricane season

It's all about natural selection. :-) Dylan Haines Systems Technical Support Manager HB Studios Multimedia Ltd. Box 725, The Hive 37 Hall Street Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0 Tel: (902)634-8316 ext. 237 Cell: (902)553-0706 Fax: (902)634-3647 www.hb-studios.com -Original Message- From: te

Re: [tech-geeks] 85 Mbps

Bob, I set you a private email about our deal. Dana Dana Fellows Computer Technology Instructor / Network Administrator Whiteside Area Career Center 1608 Fifth Avenue Sterling, IL 61081 Email, dfell...@wacc.cc Website, www.wacc.cc P

Re: [tech-geeks] OT: Hurricane season

Oh yeah...I lived in S. Florida and hurricanes and the teenage years provided some interesting (stupid) experiences that I wouldn't do now if you paid me!!! Bob -Original Message- From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Mike Swanson

Re: [tech-geeks] Professional Development - acronyms and terms

Thanks for those that responded - I was hoping someone might have a list pertaining more to professional development. I haven't found one so I have created one with over 590 entries of acronyms and terms referring to educational items (this only includes a few tech acronyms). Now to narrow it down

Re: [tech-geeks] Random Phone Numbers

That can't be true. It would be like the phone company is saying "Number spoofing is cool, as long as we're the ones doing it." And it would be especially problematic if those random numbers translated back to legit numbers. Mike On Sep 1, 2010, at 2:36 PM, Tim Ferguson wrote: > Has anyone he

Re: [tech-geeks] Random Phone Numbers

I've never heard of that. I would think that the phone company wouldn't want to mess with something like that. On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 2:36 PM, Tim Ferguson wrote: > Has anyone heard of or dealt with a parent that reports that, because of > serious, harassment-type problems with other people, t

[tech-geeks] Random Phone Numbers

Has anyone heard of or dealt with a parent that reports that, because of serious, harassment-type problems with other people, that the phone company has them set up where random numbers are sent to caller ID's they call by the phone company when they make a call? Sounds kinda far fetched to me

Re: [tech-geeks] OT: Hurricane season

I remember living on the Gulf Coast when I was a little geek... man, when I was younger we did some stupid things during hurricanes... I guess now that I am responsible I would just move inland. My mom has a house on the NC coast. Keep safe Dylan. -- "He that is good for making excuses

Re: [tech-geeks] 85 Mbps

May I ask what this is costing per month? We use Comcast for our pipe and 20 Mbps cost quite a bit, I cannot imagine what 85 costs From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Dana Fellows Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 2:13 PM To: 'T

Re: [tech-geeks] FOG image upload problem

The only time I've seen that happen is when an image I deployed was corrupted. Is it possible you accidentally clicked the deploy button instead of the upload button? If it's going past the task, it sounds like it thinks the task is done. Mike On Sep 1, 2010, at 1:41 PM, Ochs, James wrote: >

Re: [tech-geeks] OT: Harry Potter Lego was RE: Craziest Tech Request

My kids and I love the Lego games. We've got Batman and Indiana Jones, they still play the Star Wars Demo (one of these days we'll buy the full version), and we want to get the Harry Potter one, too. Mike On Sep 1, 2010, at 2:38 PM, Russ Gowin wrote: > Yeah, that’s how it is with the other Le

Re: [tech-geeks] OT: Harry Potter Lego was RE: Craziest Tech Request

My kids and I love the Lego games. We've got Batman and Indiana Jones, they still play the Star Wars Demo (one of these days we'll buy the full version), and we want to get the Harry Potter one, too. Mike On Sep 1, 2010, at 2:38 PM, Russ Gowin wrote: > Yeah, that’s how it is with the other Le

Re: [tech-geeks] OT: Harry Potter Lego was RE: Craziest Tech Request

I like how they use the original music in all the Lego games - makes it that much more immersive. Star Wars is my fav, but my 8 year old loves Indy. Dylan Haines Systems Technical Support Manager HB Studios Multimedia Ltd. Box 725, The Hive 37 Hall Street Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0 Tel: (902)634

Re: [tech-geeks] OT: Harry Potter Lego was RE: Craziest Tech Request

Yeah, that's how it is with the other Lego games too. I really enjoy Lego Star Wars, I have actually gone back after finishing it and reset it to start from the beginning. Russ Gowin System Administrator Technology Specialist DeLand-Weldon CUSD #57 304 E. Illinois Route 10 DeLand, IL 61839 21

Re: [tech-geeks] OT: Hurricane season

batten down the hatches, board up the windows. Dave Greig N3BUO Director http://www.philoshopia.com • http://www.opticsbestbuy.com • http://www.redsoldier.com • http://www.chosentactical.com • http://www.refurbstuff.com Office: 817-453-0831 Toll Free: *866-759-9523 * 1022 E. Broad Street, Suite

Re: [tech-geeks] OT: Harry Potter Lego was RE: Craziest Tech Request

It's very addictive. You have to use all of the characters because each has things that they do better than others. The two player mode is nice too, my wife and I have been playing it together. Lots of puzzles to figure out even after you've beaten a level. Some can only be completed in free pl

[tech-geeks] PowerSchool Gurus

Anyone out there that would be willing to give a PowerSchool newbie the opportunity to ask some questions regarding PowerSchool? We are new to it this year and I'm doing some struggling. Currently attendance is my biggest PItA. Thanks, joe Joe Schall, Technology Coordinator Iroquois County CUSD

[tech-geeks] OT: Harry Potter Lego was RE: Craziest Tech Request

So how is Lego Harry Potter? I've been thinking about getting it. I already have Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga, and Lego Indiana Jones. Russ Gowin System Administrator Technology Specialist DeLand-Weldon CUSD #57 304 E. Illinois Route 10 DeLand, IL 61839 217-736-2311 From: tech-geek

Re: [tech-geeks] copiers

We have alot of the Sharp MX-M620's On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 12:44 PM, Shelly Cramer wrote: > Anyone familiar with Sharp MXM series or Kyocera TASKalfa series? > > | Subscription info at http://www.tech-geeks.org | > -- Chris McMahon Director of Technology Belleville Public School District #1

Re: [tech-geeks] 85 Mbps

Just run cable along I-39 and tap into their Internet. Dana Fellows Computer Technology Instructor / Network Administrator Whiteside Area Career Center 1608 Fifth Avenue Sterling, IL 61081 Email, dfell...@wacc.cc Website, www.wacc.cc Phone: 815-626-5810 ext. 206 Available via phone between 2:30 an

Re: [tech-geeks] 85 Mbps

Comcast Dana Fellows Computer Technology Instructor / Network Administrator Whiteside Area Career Center 1608 Fifth Avenue Sterling, IL 61081 Email, dfell...@wacc.cc Website, www.wacc.cc Phone: 815-626-5810 ext. 206 Available via phone bet

Re: [tech-geeks] (no subject)

Loads fine here. -- Bill Dougan AVG Technologies USA, Inc. 2105 Northwest Blvd. Newton, NC 28658 Office: (866)-833-5727 Fax: (828)-459-7341 [cid:image001.jpg@01CB49E5.A7961380] From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Michael Bendorf Sent:

Re: [tech-geeks] Peachtree

What type of problems are you having Chris? Dean Ahne _ From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Chris kuntzman Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 2:41 PM To: tech-geeks@tech-geeks.org Subject: [tech-geeks] Peachtree Anyone running

Re: [tech-geeks] OT: Hurricane season

We've been out in the waves from Danielle the last couple of evenings - 6 and 7 footers last night. The water is as warm as most long-time locals can remember around here. Perfect for hurricanes. :-) As long as the power stays on I'm happy. Dylan Dylan Haines Systems Technical Support Manager

Re: [tech-geeks] Craziest Tech Request

That's what I was leaning toward. Didn't know we had Harry Potter fans. From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Nate Blaum Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 1:33 PM To: Tech-Geeks Mailing List Subject: Re: [tech-geeks] Craziest Tech Req

Re: [tech-geeks] OT: Hurricane season

I was noticing that the other day. The bad thing is that the weather has been so warm in the NE that it could stay stronger for a longer period of time that it normally would have. Get out your masking tape and plywood. Get all your chores done, then get your wet suit and go surfing. It's what t

Re: [tech-geeks] Voice Recognition and Special Needs Students

Hi Jim, Have you considered and iPad with Dragon Dictation? The Dragon App is free for the iPad and iPod Touch. Apple earphones have a microphone, so your student could use that in conjunction with the iPad or iPod Touch with dragon dictation. If you are interested, I can arrange for a de

[tech-geeks] FOG image upload problem

I'm trying to upload an image from an XP Pro computer. When I send the command and then restart the machine, the computer runs in an endless re-boot. It starts, sees the PXE option--but doesn't pick up its task, loads Windows to the login screen, then displays a re-start message, and then repe

Re: [tech-geeks] Craziest Tech Request

I thought it was Mr Mustard in the dining room with the candlestick. Dylan Haines Systems Technical Support Manager HB Studios Multimedia Ltd. Box 725, The Hive 37 Hall Street Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0 Tel: (902)634-8316 ext. 237 Cell: (902)553-0706 Fax: (902)634-3647 http://www.hb-studios.co

Re: [tech-geeks] Craziest Tech Request

I was thinking more Harry Potter... guess that's what happens when instead of MW2 I have been playing Harry Potter Lego for the last week. On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 1:32 PM, Nate Blaum wrote: > Don't you get the Dementor's Kiss after you beat Lady Deathwhisper in the > Icecrown Citadel? lol > > On

[tech-geeks] SmartBoard 1325 error

Anyone familiar with "failure 1325" error with SmartBoards? THIS TRANSMISSION IS INTENDED AND RESTRICTED FOR USE BY THE ABOVE ADDRESSEE ONLY. IT MAY CONTAIN CONFIDENTIAL AND/OR PRIVILEGED INFORMATION EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER FEDERAL OR STATE LAW. IN THE EVENT SOME OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY REC

Re: [tech-geeks] Craziest Tech Request

Don't you get the Dementor's Kiss after you beat Lady Deathwhisper in the Icecrown Citadel? lol On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 1:22 PM, Ben Story wrote: > Sounds like the dementor's kiss... might try the patronus charm. ;) > > > On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 1:25 PM, Richard Kasson wrote: > >> I wish I had tha

[tech-geeks] OT: Hurricane season

Here we go again - Earl is tracking almost right over us, probably only be Cat1 when he gets here though. http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/hurricane/track_e.html 2 more coming up behind if he misses. Dylan Dylan Haines Systems Technical Support Manager HB Studios Multimedia Ltd. Box 725, T

Re: [tech-geeks] Craziest Tech Request

Sounds like the dementor's kiss... might try the patronus charm. ;) On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 1:25 PM, Richard Kasson wrote: > I wish I had that luxury. I have two that make me feel like my soul is > being sucked out whenever I walk into their rooms. > > -Original Message- > From: tech-geek

Re: [tech-geeks] Craziest Tech Request

I wish I had that luxury. I have two that make me feel like my soul is being sucked out whenever I walk into their rooms. -Original Message- From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of JimHays Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 10:34

Re: [tech-geeks] (no subject)

Works from way up here even with a forced refresh - you guys must be having a wide-area issue with your ISP's DNS again. 3 8 ms 8 ms 8 ms ns-hlfx-dr001.eastlink.ca [24.215.101.141] 4 8 ms 8 ms 8 ms ns-hlfx-br001.eastlink.ca [24.215.101.5] 531 ms38 ms31

Re: [tech-geeks] 85 Mbps

But then we'd have to live in Wisconsin. Wait... That wouldn't be so bad! Brian Tobin DeKalb Community Unit School District 428 901 s 4th st DeKalb, IL 60115 brian.to...@dist428.org ilfastpi...@gmail.com W815.754.2284 M302.468.6246 From: tech-geeks-boun...@

Re: [tech-geeks] Windows 7

I had intermittent problem if the firewall was on with outside connections, with SME, not IPCOP but have heard of many issues with Win7 and Linux firewalls . . . On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 12:44 PM, Dylan Haines wrote: > I've had some issues with IPCOP and Windows 7 when using proxying - have > not

Re: [tech-geeks] 85 Mbps

I don't want to brag but we have a 100Mbps connection through WISCNet in WI! You guys should up here. :) Lance Peterson District Technology Office Network Technician Rice Lake Area Schools 30 S Wisconsin Ave Rice Lake, WI 54868 715-234-2181 ext: 5291 From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [

Re: [tech-geeks] (no subject)

I did get in, but experienced a couple of oddities in the system once I did. I /really/ hope they get that worked out before next week when we test. --Michael T. Bendorf-- Technology Administrator A-C Central C.U.S.D. #262 217.476.3312 ext. 2019 DID #: 217.476.6019 Cellular: 217.306.6824 "I'm tr

Re: [tech-geeks] (no subject)

Just spinning now 1:06 . . . On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 11:44 AM, Michael Bendorf wrote: > Can anyone get to this site: > > http://portal.riversidepublishing.com/ > > > downforme says it is up, but I am > striking out here. > > > --Michael T. Bendorf-- > Techno

Re: [tech-geeks] (no subject)

Not here. It just spins. Gary P. Dettl CNA CNE Network Manager Leyden High Schools District 212 847.451.3191 voice "What's Best For The Kids" >>> bendo...@a-ccentral.us 9/1/2010 11:44 AM >>> Can anyone get to this site: http://portal.riversidepublishing.com/ ( http://portal.riversidepu

Re: [tech-geeks] Craziest Tech Request

I have used that killing line many times :-) Dylan Haines Systems Technical Support Manager HB Studios Multimedia Ltd. Box 725, The Hive 37 Hall Street Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0 Tel: (902)634-8316 ext. 237 Cell: (902)553-0706 Fax: (902)634-3647 www.hb-studios.com -Original Message- F

Re: [tech-geeks] Voice Recognition and Special Needs Students

Thank you. If we do go this route, price will not deter us from using Dragon. $99 for the base version of DNS is not enough to prevent us from going that route. Derrick Wlodarz wrote: Dragon is great but PRICEY especially if you want to get more than a few students going with this in sepa

Re: [tech-geeks] Craziest Tech Request

Sometimes I close my eyes and bow my head as if I am praying the the geek gods (AKA MD & AL) and then raise up, take a deep breath, open my eyes, and declare the computer fixed. When they ask, "What did you do?", I say, "I'd tell you but then I'd have to kill you.". K Lesko wrote: Andy I l

Re: [tech-geeks] 85 Mbps

Wow! Who do you get your connection through? Thomas C. Steele Technology Director Manteno CUSD #5 From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Dana Fellows Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 12:45 PM To: 'Tech-Geeks Mailing List' Subject: [te

Re: [tech-geeks] (no subject)

getting some great spins here! Chris Franzen Technology Coordinator Nokomis School District 511 Oberle St. Nokomis, IL 62075 On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 11:54 AM, Michael Bendorf wrote: > it's up nowmagically. > Now I'm the one that put out the silly question, but it really wasn't > coming up h

[tech-geeks] copiers

Anyone familiar with Sharp MXM series or Kyocera TASKalfa series? | Subscription info at http://www.tech-geeks.org |

[tech-geeks] 85 Mbps

Just swapped out our Smoothwall with ClearOS (new box) and did a speedtest. Getting 85 mbps. It's like Christmas at WACC for these kids. Dana Fellows Computer Technology Instructor / Network Administrator Whiteside Area Career Center 1608 Fifth Avenue Sterling, IL 61081 Email,

Re: [tech-geeks] Windows 7

I've had some issues with IPCOP and Windows 7 when using proxying - have not yet seen a solution. I do know that if I turn Proxy off it all works fine. Dylan Haines Systems Technical Support Manager HB Studios Multimedia Ltd. Box 725, The Hive 37 Hall Street Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0 Tel: (902

Re: [tech-geeks] ListServ - style software

I guess it may be an issue, but I wouldn't worry about it. In our (other K12 geeks) case, that most crops up when all the users have the same mail server, like LTC/ROE hosted accounts. When sending to parents, addresses will be spread across hundreds of different providers. Jim Flanag

Re: [tech-geeks] German Version of Fahrenheit 451

You might try: http://www.manybooks.net/ (Similar to Project Gutenburg) But I wonder if that book might be "to new" to be online for something like Project Gutenburg. Doesn't that project post ebooks for literature that's in the Public Domain? Fahrenheit 451 was made in the 50's I believe..

Re: [tech-geeks] Fwd: Escape from Windows DLL security hell

Thanks, Jim. That *is* a nice summary. If you want to see what this exploit looks like, you can see a hacker demonstrating the exploit here using BackTrack 4/metasploit here: http://www.offensive-security.com/offsec/microsoft-dll-hijacking-exploit-in-action/ David From: tech-geeks-boun...@

[tech-geeks] Windows 7

I recently added a couple of Windows 7 computers which belong to our Spec. Ed Cooperative to our network. They are laptops connecting wirelessly. I have noted the following issues: Internet access is intermittent. They connect fine to local network, but internet access comes and goes, and when

[tech-geeks] Networkworld eight great free vm appliances

FOG included in the article. http://www.networkworld.com/reviews/2010/090110-eight-great-virtual-appliances-for.html THIS TRANSMISSION IS INTENDED AND RESTRICTED FOR USE BY THE ABOVE ADDRESSEE ONLY. IT MAY CONTAIN CONFIDENTIAL AND/OR PRIVILEGED INFORMATION EXEMP

Re: [tech-geeks] Craziest Tech Request

Andy I like that "the computers fear me." I often say Magic. I always wanted to use (in the voice of Dr. Orpheus from the Venture Bros.) "I have summoned forth all the forces of good to purge the EEEVI that hath resided within your computer" just to see what kind of look I would get, but I a

Re: [tech-geeks] (no subject)

it's up nowmagically. Now I'm the one that put out the silly question, but it really wasn't coming up heregrr --Michael T. Bendorf-- Technology Administrator A-C Central C.U.S.D. #262 217.476.3312 ext. 2019 DID #: 217.476.6019 Cellular: 217.306.6824 "I'm trying to teach myself to ask the

Re: [tech-geeks] (no subject)

Can’t get to it from here either From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Michael Bendorf Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 10:44 AM To: Tech-Geeks Mailing List Subject: [tech-geeks] (no subject) Can anyone get to this site: http

Re: [tech-geeks] Parent e-mail Lists?

Google Groups It is opt-in only. There is a link on our website for parents to sign up. -Original Message- From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Mike Swanson Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 9:58 PM To: tech-geeks Subject: [tech-gee

Re: [tech-geeks] (no subject)

It just spins for me. -- Bill Bell Asst. Technology Coordinator Monticello CUSD #25 Monticello, IL 61856 http://www.cafepress.com/tech-geeks -- On 9/1/10 11:44 AM, "Michael Bendorf" wrote: > Can anyone g

Re: [tech-geeks] (no subject)

Yep From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Michael Bendorf Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 11:44 AM To: Tech-Geeks Mailing List Subject: [tech-geeks] (no subject) Can anyone get to this site: http://portal.riversidepublishing

Re: [tech-geeks] (no subject)

It's up in Canada :-) Dylan Haines Systems Technical Support Manager HB Studios Multimedia Ltd. Box 725, The Hive 37 Hall Street Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0 Tel: (902)634-8316 ext. 237 Cell: (902)553-0706 Fax: (902)634-3647 http://www.hb-studios.com/> www.hb-studios.com _ From: tech

Re: [tech-geeks] Craziest Tech Request

You should ask her, ³When is the last time you cleaned your SmartBoard eraser?² =) -- Bill Bell Asst. Technology Coordinator Monticello CUSD #25 Monticello, IL 61856 http://www.cafepress.com/tech-geeks --

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Can anyone get to this site: http://portal.riversidepublishing.com/ downforme says it is up, but I am striking out here. --Michael T. Bendorf-- Technology Administrator A-C Central C.U.S.D. #262 217.476.3312 ext. 2019 DID #: 217.476.6019 Cellular: 217.30

[tech-geeks] German Version of Fahrenheit 451

I have a teacher with a German exchange student looking for Fahrenheit 451 in German, preferable as an e-text or simple text file. Project Gutenburg did not have it. Any suggestions? Charlie Niehaus Altamont Unit #10 Community Unit Schools 7 S. Ewing Street Altamont, IL 62411 Voice: 618-

Re: [tech-geeks] Thunderbird Upgrade

Hmm... (chuckling) Another reason NOT to use Thunderbird! -- Bill Bell Asst. Technology Coordinator Monticello CUSD #25 Monticello, IL 61856 http://www.cafepress.com/tech-geeks -- On 8/31/10 11:24 AM, "Wi

Re: [tech-geeks] Voice Recognition and Special Needs Students

Dragon is great but PRICEY especially if you want to get more than a few students going with this in separate locations. We merely install the voice recognition tool from the Office 2003 Pro setup CD which adds voice capability across nearly all Office products, even on Office 2007. This thread o

Re: [tech-geeks] Craziest Tech Request

<< and THEN they have the nerve to ask "well what did you do?" >> 1) A magician never tells his secrets. 2) I'm not permitted to tell you and I'm not allowed to explain why. 3) The wizznot was sprizzled to the gameter which decomframbulated as soon as I foozled it -- which just takes a second, if

Re: [tech-geeks] Skyward

Unfortunately, my experience with Skyward is that the issues we bring up tend to fall on deaf ears more often than not. We get told ‘This would make a really good RFE’ or ‘This is how the rest of the programming is, so we need to keep our uniformity across the board’ pretty regularly, and that’

Re: [tech-geeks] Voice Recognition and Special Needs Students

Dragon Naturally Speaking seems to be /the/ leader in the field and a product that works as well as any other you will find. --Michael T. Bendorf-- Technology Administrator A-C Central C.U.S.D. #262 217.476.3312 ext. 2019 DID #: 217.476.6019 Cellular: 217.306.6824 "I'm trying to teach myself to as

Re: [tech-geeks] Removing YouTube Video's

We had some luck getting a video taken down, but it was a very specific situation that I won't explain here. You can call or email directly for that information. Depends on who took the video, who is in it etc. If there are people in the video that do not want it on Youtube... a fight where the

[tech-geeks] Voice Recognition and Special Needs Students

Is anyone using voice recognition software with special needs students? We have a high school student who has severe physical limitations - I think he has Muscular Dystrophy. He is taking a high school composition class where the students do a lot of writing. We are looking into the feasibi

Re: [tech-geeks] Craziest Tech Request

Another question that drives me up the wall after fixing somebody's machine is "what makes the computer do that?".. generally give them a generic "any number of things, etc.." but what i REALLY want to say is "those stupid facebook apps that you play, and torrents that you download.. THAT'S what ma

Re: [tech-geeks] Craziest Tech Request

I read this two hours ago and am still chuckling about it - it's all in they way you tell the story man. The "cobra about to strike. Glad it wasn’t a snake." is priceless! --Michael T. Bendorf-- Technology Administrator A-C Central C.U.S.D. #262 217.476.3312 ext. 2019 DID #: 217.476.6019 Cellula

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