but, if you're running your cable thru conduit the whole way then CMP is not required in regards to fire protection. cat5e isn't gigabit, it's about 120 MB/s instead of 100 for plain old cat5. gigabit is sold by lucent, and they refer to it as cat6. i'm not sure if the standard has been stamped out just yet though.
i've been using linux for a month - and only at work sparingly - and i already kmew how to accomplish this in linux (ctrl alt function 6 - whatever...).
I am an art student at the "thinkpad" university - Northern Michigan University. As was stated earlier the art department uses apple macintosh computers, of course.
Requirement :
However, all students who have not attained junior status are required to lease a laptop computer from NMU unless they already own a laptop. Even with already owning a laptop it is difficult to get past the requirement. All transfer students, I included, are also required to lease a laptop from the university.
Waiver :
Those students who have already attained junior status can apply for a waiver from the university and then pay 60 dollars a semester in order to use the computer labs on campus, which ironically use ibm thinkpad computers. the main problem with the labs is that they are constantly in use and backed up with requests for use.
Printing :
for students who managed to get out of the requirement, there are no printers available for public use, technically. if one is smart and knows someone in a lab it is possible to use the printers, but those who are timid and/or do not know anyone in an important place, have troubles merely making hard copies of their work.
Laptops in class :
Virtually no one uses their laptop in class from my experience (word of mouth and 12 credits here so far). And, when they do it is for taking notes. From what I have heard, it is a proven fact that the vast majority of people take better notes with pen and paper than with a computer.
Also, very few classes are equipped with the power outlets and ethernet ports to accomodate the laptops. Hence, many students have complained that they are not able to use their laptops the whole time through their busy schedule because their batteries run out.
Freedom of choice :
It is required that a student lease an IBM Thinkpad computer - no other choices are available. There are IBooks and the like on campus, but these are few and far between and all owned by individuals who were able to attain a waiver.
Windows 98 (and possibly ME by now) are the only OS's distributed with the computers. MS Office suite is also distro'd w/ the laptops (along w/ more software).
Cost :
I cannot recollect the cost of the laptop, it is, however, leased by the semester. But, the cost to lease a laptop for four years is far greater than the cost to purchase a very similarly equipped IBM Thinkpad.
My Thoughts :
If you couldn't already tell, as a student at Northern Michigan University, I am not in support of the laptop requirement. I strongly advise anyone who will possibly come into contact w/ a similar requirement to attempt to make their voice heard in the matter.
And for those who are wondering - I was granted a one-year waiver from the requiment. I just transferred this fall. I was granted the waiver because of misinformation when transferring.
Slashdot Mirror
or sell it to the pawn shop... whichever.
also -
CM - non-plenum
CMP - plenum
but, if you're running your cable thru conduit the whole way then CMP is not required in regards to fire protection. cat5e isn't gigabit, it's about 120 MB/s instead of 100 for plain old cat5. gigabit is sold by lucent, and they refer to it as cat6. i'm not sure if the standard has been stamped out just yet though.
i do not agree.
my friend heard his fan and heatsink fall off, and by the time he turned it off - it was already done for.
who the fuck cares? today was the first time i've been there, and the last, just to see if omniweb viewed the page (and it did).
i don't see why everyone see why everyone is concerned about getting a workaround going so they can view that shitty site.
northern lights?
this is a kewl idea... too bad it's so basic. i'd just wait for the next zelda... close enough idea and much better art direction.
lynx sucks my ballsack. links doesn't.
links for os x doesn't have mouse support, btw.
b ut, it still doesn't like my ballsack.
doesn't look like it's necessarily needed - but a mirror is up (just dir listing) at
longyear.nmu.edu/~cs/wtc
i've been using linux for a month - and only at work sparingly - and i already kmew how to accomplish this in linux (ctrl alt function 6 - whatever...).
woo.
nope... it's going on all apple machines starting in june or whenever.
Greetings,
Intro :
I am an art student at the "thinkpad" university - Northern Michigan University. As was stated earlier the art department uses apple macintosh computers, of course.
Requirement :
However, all students who have not attained junior status are required to lease a laptop computer from NMU unless they already own a laptop. Even with already owning a laptop it is difficult to get past the requirement. All transfer students, I included, are also required to lease a laptop from the university.
Waiver :
Those students who have already attained junior status can apply for a waiver from the university and then pay 60 dollars a semester in order to use the computer labs on campus, which ironically use ibm thinkpad computers. the main problem with the labs is that they are constantly in use and backed up with requests for use.
Printing :
for students who managed to get out of the requirement, there are no printers available for public use, technically. if one is smart and knows someone in a lab it is possible to use the printers, but those who are timid and/or do not know anyone in an important place, have troubles merely making hard copies of their work.
Laptops in class :
Virtually no one uses their laptop in class from my experience (word of mouth and 12 credits here so far). And, when they do it is for taking notes. From what I have heard, it is a proven fact that the vast majority of people take better notes with pen and paper than with a computer.
Also, very few classes are equipped with the power outlets and ethernet ports to accomodate the laptops. Hence, many students have complained that they are not able to use their laptops the whole time through their busy schedule because their batteries run out.
Freedom of choice :
It is required that a student lease an IBM Thinkpad computer - no other choices are available. There are IBooks and the like on campus, but these are few and far between and all owned by individuals who were able to attain a waiver.
Windows 98 (and possibly ME by now) are the only OS's distributed with the computers. MS Office suite is also distro'd w/ the laptops (along w/ more software).
Cost :
I cannot recollect the cost of the laptop, it is, however, leased by the semester. But, the cost to lease a laptop for four years is far greater than the cost to purchase a very similarly equipped IBM Thinkpad.
My Thoughts :
If you couldn't already tell, as a student at Northern Michigan University, I am not in support of the laptop requirement. I strongly advise anyone who will possibly come into contact w/ a similar requirement to attempt to make their voice heard in the matter.
And for those who are wondering - I was granted a one-year waiver from the requiment. I just transferred this fall. I was granted the waiver because of misinformation when transferring.