Thank you Lora Linn.



On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 11:21 AM, Lora Linn Foster <[log in to unmask]>wrote:

> 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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>>> ​
>>> ~Lora Linn Foster
>>> Computer Lab Tech
>>> Madison Elementary School
>>> 480.472.8847
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>> Ivy Morrow
>> Falcon Hill Elementary
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