NECC 2007 – Keynote
NECC 2007 – Keynote
Click the link directly above to view the entry in the TIE Lead blog…
Click the link directly above to view the entry in the TIE Lead blog…
The laptop is gaining and surpassing the desktop in sales. For years, the laptop was a niche market that has now grown to become the main form factor of computer for most people. The Chicago Tribune reports: Laptops become computer of choice for individual Americans — chicagotribune.com Analysts say U.S. laptop sales rose 21 percent…
I have previously written about the potential of Linux in educationDell Pushing Linux? May25, 2007. Technology & Learning this month has a cover story about the growing role of Linux in schools. Some points of the article apply directly to technology efforts in South Dakota: Techlearning: Linux Makes the Grade – November 15, 2007 Today,more…
Even if you do not have Macs, often the technology they implement shows up in other areas. Here is a more technical review of Apple’s Leopard that talks about OpenDirectory/ActiveDirectory, user backup systems, scripting, user interface, & security (including application sandboxing). Not Just Another Leopard Review — InformationWeek Another in-depth review: Mac OS X 10.5…
I must admit, as a technology advocate I have not been following the HDTV market as much as I should. The costs seem outrageous, so I have been waiting till the prices start becoming “affordable” for my pocketbook. Unfortunately, last fall I was pushed into a decision as our home TV started giving out (actually…
eWeek has published a brief but timely article that is applicable to our work in education: 10 More Stupid Things Smart IT People Still Do Here is a sampling of easy trappings they recommend you avoid: Cast a jaded eye on emerging technologies and modes of delivering technology. Ignore investment in training and professional development….
Click below for more detail on the patches:Microsoft to patch four bugs on Tuesday Microsoft today said it plan to post four security updates next week, three of them “critical,” to patch Windows, Word, Publisher and all of the company’s anti-malware applications. Among the critical fixes will be one that quashes bugs in Microsoft’s Jet…