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Edward Potter
ejpusa
Jan 1, 2008 5:05 pm
hi, From my experience : A. The users probably know WAY more then I do. B. They are not stupid, they will work around me (see A.) C. I don't think I have a...
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Gavin Clabaugh
gclabaugh
Jan 2, 2008 5:43 pm
Peggy, Whew.. where to start. a) Policies are worthless if they are not enforced - unless they are designed as simple "CYA" policies, only there so you...
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Eddie Schott
eddschott
Jan 3, 2008 12:26 am
I would add that you want to manage the change. Staff may become quite upset if you change their everyday world overnight. You don't want their apparent lack...
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Fuller, Theron K Mr I...
fulletk
Jan 3, 2008 5:56 pm
One of the best ways to control unauthorized and non-compliant software on employees' computers is to restrict administrator rights on individual machines....
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Michelle Murrain
michelle_mur...
Jan 4, 2008 6:30 pm
Hi all, Below is an RFP. Please email me for the full PDF which includes the attachment mentioned in the RFP. Peace, Michelle ... NNAF Web Based Client...
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Ian Runeckles
ianruneckles
Jan 4, 2008 6:31 pm
Agree with all of what Gavin says - group policies are really the way to go. We also have the McAfee anti-spyware module which integrates with VirusScan...
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Ian Runeckles
ianruneckles
Jan 4, 2008 6:32 pm
Lasa and the ICT Hub Training and Standards Project Advisory Group is pleased to announce the launch of the Principles of a Circuit Rider. Circuit Riders,...
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Deborah Elizabeth Finn
deborah909
Jan 6, 2008 10:51 pm
Dear ISF Colleagues, I just wrote a blog article on this topic, and I think it comes down to two very important words: community organizing. ...
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dsumona
Jan 6, 2008 10:57 pm
World Computer Exchange is dedicated to improving life and opportunities for poor youth throughout the world. We have a program for you on the third Saturday...
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Andy Laken
alaken
Jan 6, 2008 10:59 pm
For several years we have had business SDSL from Covad - specifically Telespeed 768 service, and it has worked more or less flawlessly. Yesterday at 1pm our...
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David Schrag
davidschrag
Jan 6, 2008 11:17 pm
This doesn't really help with your Covad issue, but as far as your e-mail goes, I would recommend having your e-mail sent through a filtering/spooling service...
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Fuller, Theron K Mr I...
fulletk
Jan 7, 2008 5:03 pm
I look forward to the article, "What telephone-phobic social workers can teach geeks." There aren't very many real technophobic individuals in the...
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Michelle Murrain
michelle_mur...
Jan 7, 2008 5:15 pm
Greetings! The Nonprofit Open Source Initiative (NOSI) is very interested in the use of free and open source software in the nonprofit sector. We want to...
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Edward Potter
ejpusa
Jan 7, 2008 5:17 pm
... With the power and simplicity of an iMac, high speed bandwidth and a zillion online tutorials - if someone on my team does not get it really,r eally,...
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Michelle Murrain
michelle_mur...
Jan 7, 2008 5:17 pm
Hi, I don't know how many of you know about CiviCRM, it is an open source CRM for nonprofits. They are in the process of adding case management functionality...
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Peter Campbell
peterscampbell
Jan 7, 2008 5:55 pm
I think we may be missing a point here - the communication gap between techies and social workers - something I got very familiar with during my days at...
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Fuller, Theron K Mr I...
fulletk
Jan 7, 2008 8:48 pm
Is it currently taught in schools of social work that social workers must be passive with respect to IT and must rely on whatever someone else has decided are...
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Fuller, Theron K Mr I...
fulletk
Jan 7, 2008 8:48 pm
How about I write an article called, "What highly competent IT specialists can teach do-gooders and welfare workers?"...
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Kelley, Frances
franki_kelley
Jan 7, 2008 8:49 pm
Do any of the major companies (Dell, HP) give special discounts to not for profits (501(c)3) that are not government or school organizations? Frances L. Kelley...
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Zee Roe
sam_freund
Jan 7, 2008 8:51 pm
... She is, but... As a futurist, I can't help but to wonder if it's worth the time investment. As in Cory Doctorow's Bichun Society (see: Down and Out in the...
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Laura S. Quinn
laura@...
Jan 7, 2008 9:58 pm
Wow, this has hit a hot button, huh? Theron said: "If a social worker can't explain his/her social work business processes and functional requirements to a...
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Deborah Elizabeth Finn
deborah909
Jan 7, 2008 10:07 pm
... specialists can teach do-gooders and welfare workers?">> Dear Theron, and other esteemed colleagues: I'm sorry that both my terminology and my opinions are...
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Ian Runeckles
ianruneckles
Jan 8, 2008 5:10 pm
The latest issue of Round-Up is now available for download from www.lasa.org.uk/circuitriders This issue contains articles on: - FOSS training and...
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Paul Montecino
pcmontecino
Jan 8, 2008 5:12 pm
If you are going to configure a (spare) router, you may have to get from your service provider the parameters it requires in order for it to work as expected....
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Zee Roe
sam_freund
Jan 8, 2008 5:38 pm
... 'geeks' => 'IT professionals' 'technophobic social workers' => 'end users' If they are reluctant to change 'cause they've been bit before (as Peter(?)...
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Peter Campbell
peterscampbell
Jan 8, 2008 5:40 pm
Yes, hopefully we can all keep it friendly here, but I'll admit that dealing with the social services side of the house has occasionally brought out an...
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royelenleeboykie
royelenleebo...
Jan 8, 2008 10:25 pm
Thank you for inviting me to join. I'm looking forward to the conversation. My name is Royelen (pronounced Royal-Inn) and I'm Manager of Online Initiatives for...
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Fuller, Theron K Mr I...
fulletk
Jan 9, 2008 2:35 pm
... "technophobic social workers?" I'd really like to do better.>> What I hate about e-mail is that subtle overtones like visual cues and tone of voice get...
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Michelle Murrain
michelle_mur...
Jan 9, 2008 2:42 pm
... I want to second this strong disagreement. I don't have the same perspective as Laura, but as someone who has worked closely with lots of really smart and...
