Re: computerdisc-l: Upgrades for B site

["Patti S. Abraham" <psa1@ra.msstate.edu>]

Thanks Patti.

Dr. Patti S. Abraham psa1@ra.msstate.ed
Professor, Department of Technology and Education
Mississippi State University
Voice: 601-325-2280	FAX: 601-325-7599	Internet: psa1@ra.msstate.edu

On Thu, 4 Nov 1999, Patty Flint wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> I am an A site.  As of yet, we have not successfully locked down everything
> as far as student access.  They have not realized yet just how much they can
> get into so we are holding our breath but we know the day is coming that
> they find out they can go anywhere they want even though the icon is not on
> their station.
> 
> As far as GCAK and MicroType Pro....I prefer MicroType pro because it goes
> along with our old Century 21 books and is just the upgrade of our previous
> program.  The reports are printed out the same as before which I like very
> much.  I guess it is just hard to change once you get used to one way of
> doing things.  We have had some problems with GCAK and found out that it was
> a glitch in the program.  We have been told that they will have to replace
> all of our CD's which could take a lot of time.
> 
> I LOVE THE NEW PRINTER!!!!!!  It is so fast and much quieter than the old
> one and thank goodness we can use regular paper!!!!!  The banner paper was a
> pain especially if a student forgot to check for "added" pages on a
> document.  You know...the wasted sheets.
> 
> Not sure if I have given enough information for you but would be happy to
> answer any other questions.
> 
> Patti Flint
> Batesville Jr. High
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <CBro288346@cs.com>
> To: <computerdisc-l@Lists.MsState.Edu>
> Sent: Thursday, November 04, 1999 6:45 PM
> Subject: computerdisc-l: Upgrades for B site
> 
> 
> > This list has been verrrrry quiet lately.
> > Since the B sites are due for an upgrade this year, I was hoping the A
> sites
> > would have some input as to what is working, what is not working, what is
> > essential, what is luxury, etc.  I know I will need this info when the
> time
> > comes.
> > The list has provided a little info on Glencoe keyboarding vs MicroType
> Pro
> > but I would like more specifics such as:  How is the new Horizons compared
> to
> > the old?  what about the newer version of MS Works?  Any info would be
> > appreciated from those who have lived through the upgrade.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Carol Broadus
> > Seminary High School
>