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 > > > For those who are not currently on the listserv...or if you know someone > who needs to be on it...You can subscribe or unsubscribe here: > http://netpals.lsoft.com/scripts/wa-NETPALS.exe?A2=ind0611&L=mps-labtechs&F=&S=&P=1439 > > Please feel free to share this information with other lab aides/techs. > > Any questions or additions, please let me know. > > ~Lora Linn Foster > Computer Lab Tech > Madison Elementary School > 480.472.8847 > > ------------------------------ > > To unsubscribe from the MPS-LABTECHS list, click the following link: > http://netpals.lsoft.com/scripts/wa-NETPALS.exe?SUBED1=MPS-LABTECHS&A=1 > -- Ivy Morrow Falcon Hill Elementary 472-8629 ############################ To unsubscribe from the MPS-LABTECHS list: write to: mailto:[log in to unmask] or click the following link: http://netpals.lsoft.com/scripts/wa-NETPALS.exe?SUBED1=MPS-LABTECHS&A=1