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 >> >> >> 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, click the following link: > http://netpals.lsoft.com/scripts/wa-NETPALS.exe?SUBED1=MPS-LABTECHS&A=1 > ############################ 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