The X means it works on Windows 8. Nothing in the box *usually* means it is
still being tested, but it usually says that as well. I'll see if I can
find out more.


~Lora Linn Foster
Computer Lab Tech
Madison Elementary School
480.472.8847


On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 11:07 AM, Ivy Morrow <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Thank you so much Lora Linn.
> I have a question about the list of what will work or not work. What does
> the X mean, the No I assume doesn't work and what about the empty space?
> Thanks
>  Have a great long weekend.
> Ivy Morrow
>
>
> On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 9:50 AM, Lora Linn Foster <[log in to unmask]>wrote:
>
>> We had a really good turnout for the meeting. Jason Jacobson from Ed Tech
>> was here.
>>
>> We discussed the rollout for Windows 8:
>> >Windows 7 is currently being tested on some computers (mostly office
>> area staff and not all schools)
>> >Eventually saving to My Documents will save documents to some sort of
>> district storage site
>> >Synergy works well on Windows 8
>> >Some software is not working on Windows 8. There is a list of software
>> that has been tested and you can see it here:
>> http://www.mpsaz.org/untethered/windows-81
>> >>The white button is the current list. The red button is to be used to
>> submit software for review.
>> >Some equipment (scanners for instance) may not work on Windows 8. If
>> equipment doesn't work, district is in the process of finding updates for
>> the equipment, OR finding out what equipment can be purchased to replace
>> the non-working equipment
>> >Ed Tech is aware that WE (Lab Techs) need training on Windows 8 and are
>> hoping to include us in the training
>> >The software for Windows 8 will be Update 1 (not Windows 8.1)
>> >WE may need to install Flashplayer or update other software - no
>> definite information about that currently
>>
>>
>> Teachers are getting new equipment - Lenovo Thinkpad Helix Ultrabook
>> >It is a tablet/laptop (mobi type) piece of equipment that can be docked
>> >It will use wireless projection
>> >There is no CD or DVD drive -- if you have a USB DVD that might work
>>
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>> Computer Lab Tech
>> Madison Elementary School
>> 480.472.8847
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