IT Support for Irish Schools

[Dave Breslin]

Hi Stephen,

Just a thought... Will these PCs or Laptops be on a network with internet
access??
If so, we could maybe provide remote support if they open a port on their
firewall. That way Camara could organise a rota for support with volunteers
getting involved as well.
It really is down to resources as you say.


Dave Breslin

On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 11:59 AM, Steven Daly <dalyste at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hey guys,
>
> Thanks for your replies.
>
> The operating system that we are using so far has been Windows XP Pro. We
> do offer Linux to schools but they are much more inclined to go for the
> Windows option. In terms of encouraging one or the other, I try to present
> the advantages and disadvantages of both and leave the school to decide for
> itself.
>
> My plan is basic so far. I was thinking the best approach may be simply to
> set up a Google Group on which anyone interested can contribute. Access to
> this will be given to all Camara schools in Ireland and can be used as an
> advice point for technical problems. Offering support is obviously one of
> the most difficult aspect of the Camara model in Ireland, as always, it
> comes down to limited resources.
>
> Would anyone have any feedback, suggestions, improvements on that idea?
>
> Thanks,
> Steven
>
> On 13 July 2010 10:24, Shane Fagan <shanepatrickfagan at ubuntu.com> wrote:
>
>> Well my secondary school had macs but most schools wouldnt be able to
>> afford them.
>>
>> --fagan
>>
>> On Tue, 2010-07-13 at 09:44 +0100, tDR112 wrote:
>> > What operating system are you putting on these computers. I would
>> > think most Irish schools would want Windows
>> > Jeffrey Roe,
>> > www.tog.ie
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > On Sun, Jul 11, 2010 at 11:30 AM, Bob Jolliffe <bobjolliffe at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> > > I'm also interested and would be happy to talk/collaborate where I
>> can.
>> > >
>> > > Regards
>> > > Bob
>> > >
>> > > On 11 July 2010 10:42, Rohit Thakral <thakralrohit at gmail.com> wrote:
>> > >> Hi Rory/Steven,
>> > >> Will be happy to discuss and collaborate.
>> > >> Give us a shout whenever suits.
>> > >> Regards
>> > >> Rohit
>> > >> Rohit Thakral
>> > >> 086 722 1111
>> > >> www.targetintegration.com
>> > >> www.knowledgement.ie
>>
>> > >>
>> > >>
>> > >> On Fri, Jul 9, 2010 at 7:23 PM, Rory McCann <rory at technomancy.org>
>> wrote:
>> > >>>
>> > >>> Hi all, some of you might be interested in this.
>> > >>>
>> > >>> -------- Original Message --------
>> > >>> Subject: IT Support for Irish Schools
>> > >>> Date: Wed, 7 Jul 2010 07:36:50 -0700 (PDT)
>> > >>> From: Steven <dalyste at gmail.com>
>> > >>> Reply-To: dalyste at gmail.com
>> > >>> To: Camara <camaradublin at googlegroups.com>
>> > >>>
>> > >>> Hi All,
>> > >>>
>> > >>> As some of you know we have recently launched a new initiative to
>> > >>> replicate the Camara model in Ireland. This means that we are now
>> > >>> working with schools in disadvantaged areas to supply computers,
>> > >>> software and teacher training.
>> > >>>
>> > >>> We are already working with six schools, the interest levels are
>> high.
>> > >>> Obviously one of the key components of what we are doing is being
>> able
>> > >>> to offer a support network to the schools to be able to help out if
>> > >>> something goes wrong.
>> > >>>
>> > >>> If anyone has any interest in working with me on setting this up I'd
>> > >>> love to sit down with a few people to try to figure out how this
>> > >>> support element might potentially work!
>> > >>>
>> > >>> Cheers,
>> > >>> Steven
>> > >>>
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