Greetings CET students! and welcome to Spring
Today, we are going to try and accomplish several different goals:
A) Some of you have issues with activating Windows XP -- lets deal with that!
B) All of you need to get connected to our server, first by mapping a network drive and additionally by joining a domain. You will have help immediately on that first action, and for the second we will have to
C) use a program I've found which swears that you can join WinXP Home to a domain, even though you're not supposed to be able to
D) Everyone will need to be able to "Hand in" a report which you will all be doing today -- details are in the handout
E) Finally, we will be having a Linux quiz this Thursday, and part of Wednesday we will be upstairs in A323
Cheers,
Mr. L
Monday, March 30, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Tuesday March 24: how are you doing with DyneBolic Linux? and what else can you do with this O.S.?
It's a pretty straightforward assignment: please post to our Google group how you are doing with this version of Linux Live. Please list all aspects of your experience thus far, both good and bad. One or two paragraphs, using at least three complete sentences each ought to do it! just be sure to title it after your name plus the phrase "Dynebolic live"
Once you are done with that, I want you to go to the main Dynebolic website here:
http://dynebolic.org/
and explore around to get some ideas about other things you can do with Dynebolic. Particularly useful links are at the left side of the main page, including "manuals" and "extras" I give you permission to pick out one thing you want to explore BESIDES all the games. (You can also list some games you want to explore as well, I won't take that fun away from you!) Please make a second post, label it with your name and the phrase "Dynebolic exploration" Two or three complete sentences ought to take care of that post
Cheers,
Mr. L
Once you are done with that, I want you to go to the main Dynebolic website here:
http://dynebolic.org/
and explore around to get some ideas about other things you can do with Dynebolic. Particularly useful links are at the left side of the main page, including "manuals" and "extras" I give you permission to pick out one thing you want to explore BESIDES all the games. (You can also list some games you want to explore as well, I won't take that fun away from you!) Please make a second post, label it with your name and the phrase "Dynebolic exploration" Two or three complete sentences ought to take care of that post
Cheers,
Mr. L
Monday, March 23, 2009
Tuesday March 24th: a little Linux history, a little more discovery with Dyne, and a reminder
Greetings computer jockeys!
Today we will be trying to accomplish three separate tasks:
A) I gotta get you some notes about Linux, prepatory to having a quiz on it sometime next week (date to be determined)
B) speaking of quizzes, the practice quiz for RAM is up on our website at
http://www.geocities.com/unclepaulie2009 on the CET page. Please avail yourself of this, as the RAM quiz will be this Friday, March 27
C) Once we're done with A) and B) above there is one more item I would like to get to before we break for lunch; that'll be in the next blog posting. Note: we'll be back downstairs in C206 after lunch to finish up the festivities from yesterday. Be there or be square!
Mr. L
Today we will be trying to accomplish three separate tasks:
A) I gotta get you some notes about Linux, prepatory to having a quiz on it sometime next week (date to be determined)
B) speaking of quizzes, the practice quiz for RAM is up on our website at
http://www.geocities.com/unclepaulie2009 on the CET page. Please avail yourself of this, as the RAM quiz will be this Friday, March 27
C) Once we're done with A) and B) above there is one more item I would like to get to before we break for lunch; that'll be in the next blog posting. Note: we'll be back downstairs in C206 after lunch to finish up the festivities from yesterday. Be there or be square!
Mr. L
Sunday, March 22, 2009
File fun with DyneBolic
That's right, mon! Jah peepl gotta EXPLORE this new Linux, and find out what it can do!
OK, I know: terrible Jamaican accent, and in print at that. Anyway, now that you have "docked" Dynebolic and are running it from your machine (or even if that didn't work, we'll find a way), here are some things you need to do:
A) You've already seen that you can get around inside Dynebolic by using a program called xFE. Not only can you can click on folders with the mouse, you can also type in an address in the address bar. Another way of getting into this program is by right clicking the desktop, going to "Files", then choosing xFE. Using this program, I want you to answer the following:
1) when you run this program, what folder does it start in?
what is that folder's address in the addressbar?
2) do you think there is a button on the desktop that also opens this folder?
Please tell me what you think it is
3) Please give the exact address for each of the following:
your hard drive --------------------------->
your floppy drive (assuming it works) ------> your usb drive (if you have one on you) ----> the folder where you stored the stuff I gave you today------------------->
4) In that last folder, you were given some images. Please double click on each type of image, and tell me what program starts up when you do so:
images ending with "gif" ---->
images ending with "jpg" ---->
images ending with "bmp" ---->
5) What program starts if you right click any of those image types and then click "Edit"?
6) What program starts when you click on a Word document?
7) How about a notepad file ( extension .txt)?
8) What program starts when you click on a wav or mp3 file?
9) How about if you right click on one of those sounds?
10) Please give the exact address of at least one
of the folders where the games are stored ---------->
11) Last but not least, let's try our hand at creating a folder or two. Anywhere inside xFE, please right click on a blank spot, then click "new folder" Name your folder, then get inside it. Please list its address here------>
Cheers, Mr. L
OK, I know: terrible Jamaican accent, and in print at that. Anyway, now that you have "docked" Dynebolic and are running it from your machine (or even if that didn't work, we'll find a way), here are some things you need to do:
A) You've already seen that you can get around inside Dynebolic by using a program called xFE. Not only can you can click on folders with the mouse, you can also type in an address in the address bar. Another way of getting into this program is by right clicking the desktop, going to "Files", then choosing xFE. Using this program, I want you to answer the following:
1) when you run this program, what folder does it start in?
what is that folder's address in the addressbar?
2) do you think there is a button on the desktop that also opens this folder?
Please tell me what you think it is
3) Please give the exact address for each of the following:
your hard drive --------------------------->
your floppy drive (assuming it works) ------> your usb drive (if you have one on you) ----> the folder where you stored the stuff I gave you today------------------->
4) In that last folder, you were given some images. Please double click on each type of image, and tell me what program starts up when you do so:
images ending with "gif" ---->
images ending with "jpg" ---->
images ending with "bmp" ---->
5) What program starts if you right click any of those image types and then click "Edit"?
6) What program starts when you click on a Word document?
7) How about a notepad file ( extension .txt)?
8) What program starts when you click on a wav or mp3 file?
9) How about if you right click on one of those sounds?
10) Please give the exact address of at least one
of the folders where the games are stored ---------->
11) Last but not least, let's try our hand at creating a folder or two. Anywhere inside xFE, please right click on a blank spot, then click "new folder" Name your folder, then get inside it. Please list its address here------>
Cheers, Mr. L
Monday March 23: A review of Dynebolic Linux, part one
Greetings fellow gearheads! In our ongoing exploration of Linux Live CDs, we have stumbled across a very interesting one called “DYNEBOLIC”. Many of you have already had some fun working with it last week, so I decided to give it a try. I found out that this CD is unique: you can “install” it without having to change anything on your hard drive. You just copy a folder! But before you do that, I am going to have each of you copy the contents of some supplemetal CDs I have brought in: they contain a folder that is packed with audio video and image files. Please copy this folder to somewhere inside your computer's hard drive.
Once you have done that, here is what I want you to do:
A) make sure you have Dynebolic started up on your computer
B) You will need to open the folder that displays your hard drive by clicking on the button in the top right corner. It’s the third one down
C) Next, click on the home button just above that. When that folder opens up, there is a place at the top to type in an address. Please type in /mnt/dynebolic
D) This will show you a folder that has inside it a folder called “DYNE”; drag this folder into the folder for your hard drive, then click accept
E) It will now copy this folder to your hard drive. When it is done, close all windows then restart your system by right clicking the desktop then going to EXIT then QUIT, then click the choice to reboot, then click the DO IT button
F) When your computer restarts, make sure the CD is still in the tray, and the tray is still back in the machine. You will go through the same process as before, only you will be asked if you want to boot from the hard drive. Say yes please!
G) The CD will op out, and you are now running Dynebolic from the hard drive. This means you can put in other CDs, including CDs that have music and sound files on them!
H) Please note: there may be a problem accessing the CD drive once you have reached this stage. AND, some of you have USB ports and floppy drives that are not currently working This is why I have had you copy to your hard drive some other material from some supplemental CDs I have brought in.
OK, that's the first step. There's more excitement to come!
Cheers,
Mr. L
Once you have done that, here is what I want you to do:
A) make sure you have Dynebolic started up on your computer
B) You will need to open the folder that displays your hard drive by clicking on the button in the top right corner. It’s the third one down
C) Next, click on the home button just above that. When that folder opens up, there is a place at the top to type in an address. Please type in /mnt/dynebolic
D) This will show you a folder that has inside it a folder called “DYNE”; drag this folder into the folder for your hard drive, then click accept
E) It will now copy this folder to your hard drive. When it is done, close all windows then restart your system by right clicking the desktop then going to EXIT then QUIT, then click the choice to reboot, then click the DO IT button
F) When your computer restarts, make sure the CD is still in the tray, and the tray is still back in the machine. You will go through the same process as before, only you will be asked if you want to boot from the hard drive. Say yes please!
G) The CD will op out, and you are now running Dynebolic from the hard drive. This means you can put in other CDs, including CDs that have music and sound files on them!
H) Please note: there may be a problem accessing the CD drive once you have reached this stage. AND, some of you have USB ports and floppy drives that are not currently working This is why I have had you copy to your hard drive some other material from some supplemental CDs I have brought in.
OK, that's the first step. There's more excitement to come!
Cheers,
Mr. L
Monday, March 16, 2009
Tuesday March 17: some Linux Live research
Greetings fellow gearheads!
Continuing on with our ongoing investigation of alternative Operating Systems, I am going to have each of you do a little digging, and find some more possibilities in terms of Linuix Live CDS. They CAN be useful, provided that we get some that work, or at least work better than the bulk of the ones we tried last week. In keeping with the idea that twelve sets of eyes are better than one -- especially if that one belongs to your instructor, who is blinder than a victim of a zombie eyeball attack-- I am going to have you look up some possible Linux Live CDs that we can try out the next time we're back in C206. Here is what you need to do:
A) go to this website to start:
http://www.livecdlist.com/
it has a great big list of many different versions of Linux
B) at the top of the page where it says "all functions" replace it with "desktop" and hit the UPDATE button
C) This should shorten the list ONLY to those CDs where you can pretty much run the computer from the CD, but not actually install anything to the hard drive. from this shorter list, I want you to pick out at least four possible Live CDs, and NONE of them can be those that we've already used in the lab downstairs
D) under the "name" column, pick out a link to one of those versions that you've chosen to get to the website where you can download it
E) Once at their website, find out the following:
when you're done with that first one, repeat this process for the other three you've chosen
F) create a discussion post listing all the information you've gathered, with your name and "possible Linux" in the topic header
Th-th-thats all folks!
Mr. L
Continuing on with our ongoing investigation of alternative Operating Systems, I am going to have each of you do a little digging, and find some more possibilities in terms of Linuix Live CDS. They CAN be useful, provided that we get some that work, or at least work better than the bulk of the ones we tried last week. In keeping with the idea that twelve sets of eyes are better than one -- especially if that one belongs to your instructor, who is blinder than a victim of a zombie eyeball attack-- I am going to have you look up some possible Linux Live CDs that we can try out the next time we're back in C206. Here is what you need to do:
A) go to this website to start:
http://www.livecdlist.com/
it has a great big list of many different versions of Linux
B) at the top of the page where it says "all functions" replace it with "desktop" and hit the UPDATE button
C) This should shorten the list ONLY to those CDs where you can pretty much run the computer from the CD, but not actually install anything to the hard drive. from this shorter list, I want you to pick out at least four possible Live CDs, and NONE of them can be those that we've already used in the lab downstairs
D) under the "name" column, pick out a link to one of those versions that you've chosen to get to the website where you can download it
E) Once at their website, find out the following:
- where you can download the actual file
- what features this particular CD has
when you're done with that first one, repeat this process for the other three you've chosen
F) create a discussion post listing all the information you've gathered, with your name and "possible Linux" in the topic header
Th-th-thats all folks!
Mr. L
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Wednesday March 11: it ain't all about Windows ya know! part one
Wednesday March 11: it ain't all about Windows ya know! part one
Greetings, fellow gearheads!
Almost all of you have working computers running some kind of Windows O.S., either XP or at least Win2K. You've loaded some essential programs on such as pdf readers, system utilities, an Office suite, some version of the Firefox browser and assorted game and fun stuff. Now its time to branch out into some alternative Operating Systems, stuff that is NOT WINDOWS (icy chills up and down the spine!!!)
The best known is an O.S. called Linux. There are many different kinds, and I've got a bunch of them for you to test out. They come in what are known as "live CDs" meaning you can run the compute from the stuff thats on the CD. Here's what you will do:
A) You are going to test out at least five of them between today and tomorrow, so pick out at least two CDs for right now.
B) pick any one of them, pop it into your CD drive, and restart your computer. It should "see" the CD first, before the hard drive; fetch me if it doesn't
C) when it does start, this is the stuff I want you to look for, and write down
0) what is this version of linux called?
1) how long does it take to boot up ?
2) when you get there, how easy is it to find programs?
3) please list the programs you do find there --
ie what does it come with already installed?
4) please list five programs that are similar to
those you've already worked with
5) please describe the ones you liked best: what do they do?
6) does the setup look similar to what you see in a Windows machines?
7) describe how you get to different folders, including the hard drive,
floppy, CD drive, flash drive
8) can you save files to the hard drive from within some program
found on this CD?
9) what does it have for help files?
10) Besides being free to use and own, what might be
some other advantages to using this version of linux?
D) Please understand that this is a serious matter and I expect time
and attention to be paid to each version of Linux you examine. All this material
will need to end up in some kind of text file that is passed in to me
Cheers,
Mr. L
Greetings, fellow gearheads!
Almost all of you have working computers running some kind of Windows O.S., either XP or at least Win2K. You've loaded some essential programs on such as pdf readers, system utilities, an Office suite, some version of the Firefox browser and assorted game and fun stuff. Now its time to branch out into some alternative Operating Systems, stuff that is NOT WINDOWS (icy chills up and down the spine!!!)
The best known is an O.S. called Linux. There are many different kinds, and I've got a bunch of them for you to test out. They come in what are known as "live CDs" meaning you can run the compute from the stuff thats on the CD. Here's what you will do:
A) You are going to test out at least five of them between today and tomorrow, so pick out at least two CDs for right now.
B) pick any one of them, pop it into your CD drive, and restart your computer. It should "see" the CD first, before the hard drive; fetch me if it doesn't
C) when it does start, this is the stuff I want you to look for, and write down
0) what is this version of linux called?
1) how long does it take to boot up ?
2) when you get there, how easy is it to find programs?
3) please list the programs you do find there --
ie what does it come with already installed?
4) please list five programs that are similar to
those you've already worked with
5) please describe the ones you liked best: what do they do?
6) does the setup look similar to what you see in a Windows machines?
7) describe how you get to different folders, including the hard drive,
floppy, CD drive, flash drive
8) can you save files to the hard drive from within some program
found on this CD?
9) what does it have for help files?
10) Besides being free to use and own, what might be
some other advantages to using this version of linux?
D) Please understand that this is a serious matter and I expect time
and attention to be paid to each version of Linux you examine. All this material
will need to end up in some kind of text file that is passed in to me
Cheers,
Mr. L
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Mon March 9: more fun with CPU-Z and Everest, drive fitness programs, and some A+ certification materials to install
Greetings on a cold and dreary day; thank GOD we have computers to brighten things up a bit!
OK, here's where we stand, and here's what we gotta do:
A) With two exceptions, each of you has a machine running some version of Windows thats at least Windows 2000 (Evan and Mike, we will have to try and figure something out for you guys)
B) Each one of you should have some experience using the system information programs CPU-Z, Everest Ultimate and Belarc Advisor
C) Each of you should have at least the following programs installed on your machines:
OK, here's where we stand, and here's what we gotta do:
A) With two exceptions, each of you has a machine running some version of Windows thats at least Windows 2000 (Evan and Mike, we will have to try and figure something out for you guys)
B) Each one of you should have some experience using the system information programs CPU-Z, Everest Ultimate and Belarc Advisor
C) Each of you should have at least the following programs installed on your machines:
- all three of the program mentioned in B) above
- some version of Firefox
- OpenOffice
- a pdf file reader (very important, you will need this today)
- some version of winrar, for extracting useful stuff from all sorts of zip files, rar files, isos, cabs, etc etc (you wont need it today, but you will pretty soon)
- additionally, I have also offered up some cool games, graphics creators and screen savers. Not truly necessary for this class, but I would hate for anyone to feel left out. Besides, when did I ever say this class has to be all work and no play?
If you are missing any of these files, please get up to me and let me know. Future lessons are going to require them!
OK, now for what you have to do today:
1) I didn't tell you before now, but CPU-Z has a very simple way of exporting the information it gathers, none of which involves you writing anything down yourself.
In CPU-Z, if you run the program and then go to the "About" tab, you can go to the bottom of the program and hit the "Register Dump" button which will create a little text file with all the information found. Do this, and then copy the results into an Open Office file which you will name after yourself, plus the phrase CPU-Z March 9. PLEASE HIGHLIGHT ALL PARTS OF THIS REPORT WHICH PRESENT THE SAME INFORMATION WE FOUND LAST WEEK
2) I also have two folders for each of you, mounted on a CD. The first folder has a choice of free antivirus programs; please just install any ONE of them. The other folder has both a pdf file that has to do with some "A+" certification material I have gathered, as well as an executable "test engine". PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU CAN OPEN AND READ THE PDF FILE! PLEASE ALSO MAKE SURE THAT YOU CAN START THE TEST ENGINE.
Th-th-that's all, folks!
Mr. L
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Friday, March 6: online research: where can I get my stuff?
OK, so it's no secret that I try to make this and every class I teach have some practical value beyond this room. Heck, you all have computers at home, or you will; so its good to be able to get a little practical info about them.
Now, you used two programs yesterday to find out some information about your machines. I have sent each of you your reports by email. Those of you who either couldn't get a report done because you were working to get an O.S. loaded or because your USB ports weren't working, I have provided some reports you can use.
Now its time to put this information to good use. One good use for this information is finding CHEAP ways of replacing equipment. Here's what I want you to do:
A) Do a search online for the kind of RAM you currently have in your computer. You may have to do several different kinds of searches to find your RAM online. Here's some different ways to "Google" this:
1) BY MANUFACTURER
2) BY PART NAME
3) A COMBINATION OF 1 AND 2 ABOVE
4) ANY COMBINATION OF EITHER 1 AND 2, plus any of the following:
"module size"in megabytes
OR
"clock speed" in megahertz MHz
B) Once you've got a lock on this, you will need to find at least three places online where you can purchase the specific RAM you are looking for, or some generic replacement.
MAKE SURE TO GET THE SPECIFIC WEBSITE ADDRESS FOR EACH ONE.
google.com, tigerdirect.com, pricewatch.com etc WILL NOT DO IT!!!
C) for each website where you locate your RAM, also list the price and
the name of the company selling it
D) Additionally, see if there are any UPGRADES for your computer's RAM. Maybe we can do better. If you find this to be the case, go with the better stuff when you are writing up your info for B and C above
E) If you find better stuff when you post your information, please list it as an "UPGRADE"
F) When you have all your info together, please post it to our discussion group. Make the subject reading "going on a RAM hunt" plus your name.
Please be specific in your posting
"the tyrant who smiles is still a tyrant"
Mr. L
Now, you used two programs yesterday to find out some information about your machines. I have sent each of you your reports by email. Those of you who either couldn't get a report done because you were working to get an O.S. loaded or because your USB ports weren't working, I have provided some reports you can use.
Now its time to put this information to good use. One good use for this information is finding CHEAP ways of replacing equipment. Here's what I want you to do:
A) Do a search online for the kind of RAM you currently have in your computer. You may have to do several different kinds of searches to find your RAM online. Here's some different ways to "Google" this:
1) BY MANUFACTURER
2) BY PART NAME
3) A COMBINATION OF 1 AND 2 ABOVE
4) ANY COMBINATION OF EITHER 1 AND 2, plus any of the following:
"module size"in megabytes
OR
"clock speed" in megahertz MHz
B) Once you've got a lock on this, you will need to find at least three places online where you can purchase the specific RAM you are looking for, or some generic replacement.
MAKE SURE TO GET THE SPECIFIC WEBSITE ADDRESS FOR EACH ONE.
google.com, tigerdirect.com, pricewatch.com etc WILL NOT DO IT!!!
C) for each website where you locate your RAM, also list the price and
the name of the company selling it
D) Additionally, see if there are any UPGRADES for your computer's RAM. Maybe we can do better. If you find this to be the case, go with the better stuff when you are writing up your info for B and C above
E) If you find better stuff when you post your information, please list it as an "UPGRADE"
F) When you have all your info together, please post it to our discussion group. Make the subject reading "going on a RAM hunt" plus your name.
Please be specific in your posting
"the tyrant who smiles is still a tyrant"
Mr. L
Friday March 6: doing some research, finishing up the RAM notes
Greetings, fellow gearheads!
Today we will be doing the following
1) Finishing up the RAM notes, and having you send me the complete set by email with your name and the phrase "RAM notes' in the subject line
2) Doing some online research based on the information you gathered yesterday about your computers downstairs in C206. I will have a set of instructions for you in this regard. They will both be posted at this blog and handed out to you in treeware format.
3) After that, we will probably have some time left over, but I cannot guarantee it.
Cheers,
Mr. L
Today we will be doing the following
1) Finishing up the RAM notes, and having you send me the complete set by email with your name and the phrase "RAM notes' in the subject line
2) Doing some online research based on the information you gathered yesterday about your computers downstairs in C206. I will have a set of instructions for you in this regard. They will both be posted at this blog and handed out to you in treeware format.
3) After that, we will probably have some time left over, but I cannot guarantee it.
Cheers,
Mr. L
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Thurs March 5: today and tomorrow
OK, let's start with tomorrow:WE WILL BE UPSTAIRS IN A323. Doing some research. Finishing up notes. Having a good time OK, let's get to today: Everyone except for Evan and Jesse have got WinXP on their machines. (Yes Mike, I know there's a burning smell. We will deal with it) With any luck, you all have the programs CPU-Z, Everest and Belarc Advisor loaded onto these machines; if you don't, come get the CD off of me, tutto pronto. Here's what all the rest of you will be doing then: using both CPU-Z and Everest Ultimate, I want you to discover the following:
the name & code name of your machine's CPU
the package or socket type of your machine's CPU
specification or clockspeed of your machine's CPU
the model# and manufacturer of your computer's motherboard
the total amount -- in megabytes-- of system memory (RAM)
the total number of memory slots and how much RAM is in each one -- a.k.a. module size
if a slot is empty just say so.(yeah I KNOW you can just look inside the freaking case...just use the programs anyway!)
the manufacturer of your computer's RAM
the maximum bandwidth a.k.a. RAM clockspeed in MHz or GHz
your RAM's specific part number
the given name of your computer
the temperature of your CPU
the temperature of your motherboard Use the Open Office "Write" program to compile this info, save it to a file that has a "doc" extension, and save it with a filename that includes your name plus the phrase "machine info March 5" When you're done, I need to collect all those files Jesse, you will be installing Windows XP. Evan, I think we can get Win98 on yours Lets do it, people! Mr. L
the name & code name of your machine's CPU
the package or socket type of your machine's CPU
specification or clockspeed of your machine's CPU
the model# and manufacturer of your computer's motherboard
the total amount -- in megabytes-- of system memory (RAM)
the total number of memory slots and how much RAM is in each one -- a.k.a. module size
if a slot is empty just say so.(yeah I KNOW you can just look inside the freaking case...just use the programs anyway!)
the manufacturer of your computer's RAM
the maximum bandwidth a.k.a. RAM clockspeed in MHz or GHz
your RAM's specific part number
the given name of your computer
the temperature of your CPU
the temperature of your motherboard Use the Open Office "Write" program to compile this info, save it to a file that has a "doc" extension, and save it with a filename that includes your name plus the phrase "machine info March 5" When you're done, I need to collect all those files Jesse, you will be installing Windows XP. Evan, I think we can get Win98 on yours Lets do it, people! Mr. L
Monday, March 2, 2009
Tues March 3: a great big TO DO list
Greetings, snow-bound computer jocks! Today we have several great and meaningful taks in front of us:
A) Well, yeah, you DO have a quiz today about CPUs. I sent you an email yesterday. I told you last Friday. There's been a practice quiz up online since last Thursday. This should be a walk in the park.
B) that happy group of merry adventurers who installed the first CD with utilities and such, AND did a "utilities report" AND got some speakers and sound cards up and running: I have a second install CD for you. It includes a version of Open Office -- which I will ask you to test, to make sure you can create all files of which I believe it to be capable, including its own format and all those of the MS Office type.
this group includes John, Kerry, Hal, Josh
C) Everyone who just finished installing XP: I have a lovely installation CD for you, the first of many. You will need to install all the programs on this CD, and then come to me for further instructions. And of course, if there's enough speakers left over, get them set up as well :-)
this group includes Joe K, Nick V, Mike S, Mike R & Tyler. (Yes, I know two of you could only install Windows 2000; you still get to take this step. I never said life was perfect, and if it was, wouldn't I still have bangs?)
D) Right now, there's only two of you who still haven't quite got your machine setup with at least Win98. But fear not, I may have found some other equipment we can use, so we should have this taken care of before the end of this class. The you can just start referring to the B and C above
this group includes Evan and Jesse
OK, let's do it, let's get it done!
Mr. L
A) Well, yeah, you DO have a quiz today about CPUs. I sent you an email yesterday. I told you last Friday. There's been a practice quiz up online since last Thursday. This should be a walk in the park.
B) that happy group of merry adventurers who installed the first CD with utilities and such, AND did a "utilities report" AND got some speakers and sound cards up and running: I have a second install CD for you. It includes a version of Open Office -- which I will ask you to test, to make sure you can create all files of which I believe it to be capable, including its own format and all those of the MS Office type.
this group includes John, Kerry, Hal, Josh
C) Everyone who just finished installing XP: I have a lovely installation CD for you, the first of many. You will need to install all the programs on this CD, and then come to me for further instructions. And of course, if there's enough speakers left over, get them set up as well :-)
this group includes Joe K, Nick V, Mike S, Mike R & Tyler. (Yes, I know two of you could only install Windows 2000; you still get to take this step. I never said life was perfect, and if it was, wouldn't I still have bangs?)
D) Right now, there's only two of you who still haven't quite got your machine setup with at least Win98. But fear not, I may have found some other equipment we can use, so we should have this taken care of before the end of this class. The you can just start referring to the B and C above
this group includes Evan and Jesse
OK, let's do it, let's get it done!
Mr. L
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