GNU/Linux
Ubuntu Story
A beautiful web site that shares stories from UbuntuLinux users organized around several categories, such as freedom, stability, appearance, etc. Check it out! One of my favorite stories from Mike Ness… Ubuntu breathed new life into my old, old computer. The computer seems to have the old snap that it use to have when [...]
Confidential Data
Image Source: http://tinyurl.com/4rgel6 It’s been awhile since I’ve written about protecting your privacy. This Slashdot article reminded me how important of a topic it is to discuss and keep fresh. "Our HR department is implementing new software. The HR Director has tasked me with sending our data out of our network to the consultant that’s [...]
Take the Time
Joe Chase wrote me an email, and with his permission, I share credit him as I post it: Hello my friend. I hope this finds you well and joyful! I have been following the conversations about podcasting for the past year and I send you this message because you are a great voice and have [...]
What They Want Us to Buy
Don’t boil your family while trying to change the world.Dave Wakerley (Source) I believe educational technology state-wide volunteer organizations–and bloggers–should do 3 things about education: Provide mentoring and leadership support to campus and district leaders (the "L-word" includes teachers, librarians, administrators, parents and students, not just those in positions of "authority") Work to disseminate information [...]
HelpDesk Software
A few colleagues were looking for HelpDesk solution. One wrote: I am wondering what software anyone is using for help desks, i.e. ticket tracking, user ticket creation, etc. Also would like thoughts on the software. Although I didn’t remember any of the solutions, I did remember I’d written something about it before. A quick search [...]