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This year is the first year we received the written directive on software
downloads, so we'll need to follow the new policy. Here are a few links
you may be interested in reading:
Software review and approval process:
http://intra.mpsaz.org/infosys/docs/sw_approval_process.pdf
Approved/Disallowed Software:
http://intra.mpsaz.org/infosys/software/index.html
Request for software review:
http://intra.mpsaz.org/infosys/docs/req_sw_approval.pdf
At 10:48 AM 10/12/2004 -0700, you wrote:
>Since Riverdeep downloads were recommended to us at a district meeting a
>few years ago, I assumed it was approved. Is this not correct???
>
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> > I have been directed to remind people of IS policy regarding
> > downloading software such as the Riverdeep stuff. Basically, you
> > should not download software not approved by administrative
> > personnel. The problem is spyware, viruses, and software that has an
> > adverse effect on the computers
> >
> > I realize Riverdeep is a known site and has reliable software. But I
> > have also seen commercial software companies ship CDs that were
> > infected. It's just Riverdeep was the most recently mentioned site
> > and is used as an example only.
> >
> > Also some companies make software available for free at first then
> > start charging for it later. And by that point your users become
> > reliant on that software and you have to decide about spending your
> > budget dollars to support it.
> >
> > And if it breaks, or affects your computers, the first thing a tech
> > will tell you is to toss it. So it's best to not do it.
> > --
> > ************************************************************
> > Dale Bottrell
> > Mesa Public Schools
> > Computer Repair Technician
> > De l'audace, encore de l'audace, toujours de l'audace
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