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Jan 1, 2008 2:29 pm
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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...
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...
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...
One of the best ways to control unauthorized and non-compliant software on employees' computers is to restrict administrator rights on individual machines....
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
... 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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
... 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...
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...
Laura S. Quinn
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Jan 7, 2008 9:58 pm
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... 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...
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....
... 'geeks' => 'IT professionals' 'technophobic social workers' => 'end users' If they are reluctant to change 'cause they've been bit before (as Peter(?)...
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...
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...
... "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...
... 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...
