Technically they only have a network due to the tuition that the students pay to go to that school. Otherwise what network would be needed. There are much better ways to maintain the integrity/security of a network without forcing paying students to install any kind of software that would monitor anything. I do agree that good computer security/use is needed in any environment, but there are much better ways to do this then forcing people to install monitoring software on there privately owned computers.
Regardless of your intentions people are going to resist because they are being force into it. As a result those people will always find ways around these restrictions/installed software, etc. Just look at DRM or any restrictions put on things that were paid for by those individuals.
Could timothy be an more pro apple with regards to the zune. I personally don't have any fellings with regards to the zune. I do not like the ipod or any version therein. First it has always been overpriced especially with regards to storage size compared to other pmps. Second all apple did was take the idea of a pmp even though there were many other pmp's out there. Third all very large group of people buy the ipod simply because it is an apple brand product.
A big reason why the ipod is more popular is because the advertise all the time on TV, radio, magazines, online, etc. Most other pmp manufactures do little to nothing to advertise across any decent amount of media. Creative has had much better products and much greater storage space and a much more reasonable price of the years. Even currently they have a product called Zen X-FI that has wireless and 30 GB as well as video/pictures, etc. all of which is the size of a standard credit card with the thickness about 1/5 of an inch if that. It also has the ability to act as a media server wireless with your computer.
People should try other products and check out the reveiws for other companies products. If people did this then we would see innovations, and don't say Apple does this because it isn't true Apple historically has used other companies ideas and marketed them as there own. This would be ok if they didn't act like they came up with this idea. Until innovation happens we are stuck with the same old stuff and we have people buy things based on what is in style at the moment. People should not just go along with the crowd. That is why I hope Microsoft doesn't drop the zune but instead redo the product, especially the software side of it, into something new and better.
For the situation described by the person asking this question I feel that a combination of a wired and wireless network would be the best solution. As for the type of computer to use in the classroom I recommend convertible laptops/tablet. I would also caution allowing students to take them with them to classes/home. It would be easier and much safer to have the convertible laptops/tablets locked to the desk with a security cable. That way it would reduce the chance of damage. Also I would recommend giving each student a flash drive that has the students files/schoolwork. You could also try using a program like mojopack which allows for individualized OS's and settings,etc. Obviously each school is different and ever school has different needs.
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Technically they only have a network due to the tuition that the students pay to go to that school. Otherwise what network would be needed. There are much better ways to maintain the integrity/security of a network without forcing paying students to install any kind of software that would monitor anything. I do agree that good computer security/use is needed in any environment, but there are much better ways to do this then forcing people to install monitoring software on there privately owned computers. Regardless of your intentions people are going to resist because they are being force into it. As a result those people will always find ways around these restrictions/installed software, etc. Just look at DRM or any restrictions put on things that were paid for by those individuals.
Could timothy be an more pro apple with regards to the zune. I personally don't have any fellings with regards to the zune. I do not like the ipod or any version therein. First it has always been overpriced especially with regards to storage size compared to other pmps. Second all apple did was take the idea of a pmp even though there were many other pmp's out there. Third all very large group of people buy the ipod simply because it is an apple brand product. A big reason why the ipod is more popular is because the advertise all the time on TV, radio, magazines, online, etc. Most other pmp manufactures do little to nothing to advertise across any decent amount of media. Creative has had much better products and much greater storage space and a much more reasonable price of the years. Even currently they have a product called Zen X-FI that has wireless and 30 GB as well as video/pictures, etc. all of which is the size of a standard credit card with the thickness about 1/5 of an inch if that. It also has the ability to act as a media server wireless with your computer. People should try other products and check out the reveiws for other companies products. If people did this then we would see innovations, and don't say Apple does this because it isn't true Apple historically has used other companies ideas and marketed them as there own. This would be ok if they didn't act like they came up with this idea. Until innovation happens we are stuck with the same old stuff and we have people buy things based on what is in style at the moment. People should not just go along with the crowd. That is why I hope Microsoft doesn't drop the zune but instead redo the product, especially the software side of it, into something new and better.
For the situation described by the person asking this question I feel that a combination of a wired and wireless network would be the best solution. As for the type of computer to use in the classroom I recommend convertible laptops/tablet. I would also caution allowing students to take them with them to classes/home. It would be easier and much safer to have the convertible laptops/tablets locked to the desk with a security cable. That way it would reduce the chance of damage. Also I would recommend giving each student a flash drive that has the students files/schoolwork. You could also try using a program like mojopack which allows for individualized OS's and settings,etc. Obviously each school is different and ever school has different needs.