It even has a nice PDF version, on that page, if they want to read it off-line.
It doesn't cover all the things you wanted, but you might start with that, and write some more along that style?
"6. How do you handle Do Not Call Legislation?
PARSEC Interact has implemented a rigorous program that ensures full DNC compliance.
"As required by law, we ensure that all of our clients are properly registered for the states in which their programs are scheduled to run. This is required before the program can run. The process of registering is relatively painless, and we will walk you through every step.
"Once the list is procured, we scrub not only against the National DNC Registry, but also against state and local DNC lists that are pertinent to the campaign.
"All of our telemarketing agents are trained on how to handle customers who request to be put on the DNC Registry. They are also trained on which practices are acceptable, and which are not acceptable.
We take DNC compliance very seriously, and we are proud of the proactive steps we have taken to ensure compliance. For detailed information on how PARSEC handles DNC compliance, ask your PARSEC representative about our DNC Compliance Guidelines."
So, shouldn't you be able to make a claim against them?
As a former IBM employee, this is true, to a certain extent.
They did expect all items to be locked in a drawer when you leave your desk (even for lunch), and there was a limit on personal photographs that could be placed on one's desk.
I use Mailwasher There is both a free version and a $29.95 pro version.
Not quite an outlook integrated product, but the learning curve is easy.
One of the nice features is that the mail is checked while still on the server, so the traffic is reduced a bit.
It's got a few nice features. The latest incarnation of the freeware version is limited to one account,and does not include Hotmail access, but older versions did not have these limitations.
I worked as an Apprentice Electrician for Local # 6 IBEW, in San Francisco. One of the reasons that I left was that the bids for jobs were so ridiculously under bid to get the contracts. This meant that the companies had to make up the money in other ways.
The corners we were told to cut by the foremen in electrical construction ranged from minor (dont bother wrapping that outlet or wire nut with elec. tape) to major ("I know the inspector who will look at this...dont bother putting covers on those junction boxes or using conduit on those cables...he wont look at that).
I was always told be the older journeymen that San Francisco's union electricians were proud of their quality of work, but now times had changed.
So, I guess my meandering point here was to show that all types of industries are doing everything possible to scrimp and save money, no matter the cost, or who or what gets screwed.
As many out of work IT techs, I really loved my IT jobs...I felt that was / is my passion in life. So, I hope and wait that somehow, the industry will pick up.
A comedian, who's name escapes me for the moment, said (and I'm sure I have the text all wrong) "the children are the future, and that can't possibly be a good thing, so I de-alphabetize the books in the kids section of the library"
Check out a nolo press book on the subject here: nolo.com
Here's a quote:
"In some residential areas -- especially in affluent communities -- local zoning ordinances absolutely prohibit all types of business."
In the next line:
"In the great majority of municipalities, however, residential zoning rules allow small, non-polluting home businesses, as long as any home containing a business is used primarily as a residence and the business activities don't negatively affect neighbors."
They sell many books specifically for the small / home buisiness.
"It's all about planning"
Amen, brother!
Remember, folks...one of IT's job is to remain as invisible as posible to the end users.
Now, having said that, regardless of what OS is used on end user's pc's, SOME retraining will have to take place. Even from Win 95 to NT 4, which had an identical GUI, really throws some people off.
You have to remember that many people who USE computer's dont know or care what makes it work.
One way money will be saved with this is that most users can barely install windows apps with an setup.exe file, so most of them will be terrified to learn how to untar / gzip something or use a package like.deb or.rpm.
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How about the CERT home security guide?
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http://www.cert.org/homeusers/HomeComputerSecurit
It even has a nice PDF version, on that page, if they want to read it off-line.
It doesn't cover all the things you wanted, but you might start with that, and write some more along that style?
From their FAQ:
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"6. How do you handle Do Not Call Legislation? PARSEC Interact has implemented a rigorous program that ensures full DNC compliance.
"As required by law, we ensure that all of our clients are properly registered for the states in which their programs are scheduled to run. This is required before the program can run. The process of registering is relatively painless, and we will walk you through every step.
"Once the list is procured, we scrub not only against the National DNC Registry, but also against state and local DNC lists that are pertinent to the campaign.
"All of our telemarketing agents are trained on how to handle customers who request to be put on the DNC Registry. They are also trained on which practices are acceptable, and which are not acceptable.
We take DNC compliance very seriously, and we are proud of the proactive steps we have taken to ensure compliance. For detailed information on how PARSEC handles DNC compliance, ask your PARSEC representative about our DNC Compliance Guidelines."
So, shouldn't you be able to make a claim against them?
https://www.donotcall.gov/Complain/ComplainCheck.
A great book about the story of Cutler and his team is Showstopper.
Here's the book on Amazon
It's a great read.
Many of my co-workers use these mice from Contour Designs.
You can check them out here
I think they mean these products
...I thought it said ditching your landmine
.......I need more coffee......
I've that honest head hunters, like the Eskimo, are an invention by the so called "scientific fiction" writers!
(with apologies to the Simpsons)
As a former IBM employee, this is true, to a certain extent.
They did expect all items to be locked in a drawer when you leave your desk (even for lunch), and there was a limit on personal photographs that could be placed on one's desk.
How 'bout putting up a picture of that mess for us to enjoy?
...are PhoneKleen found here, which are grem killing wipes, and are great for getting the black gunk of the keyboard and mouse exterior,
...and CaiKleen found here a rubber cleaner that restores that stickyness to rubber.
When I had to do desktop support, I always carried these with me.
The Datahand system, reviewed here has a price of $1,295 USD.
Wow. 'Taint cheap, eh?
I use Mailwasher There is both a free version and a $29.95 pro version.
Not quite an outlook integrated product, but the learning curve is easy.
One of the nice features is that the mail is checked while still on the server, so the traffic is reduced a bit.
It's got a few nice features. The latest incarnation of the freeware version is limited to one account,and does not include Hotmail access, but older versions did not have these limitations.
I worked as an Apprentice Electrician for Local # 6 IBEW, in San Francisco. One of the reasons that I left was that the bids for jobs were so ridiculously under bid to get the contracts. This meant that the companies had to make up the money in other ways.
The corners we were told to cut by the foremen in electrical construction ranged from minor (dont bother wrapping that outlet or wire nut with elec. tape) to major ("I know the inspector who will look at this...dont bother putting covers on those junction boxes or using conduit on those cables...he wont look at that).
I was always told be the older journeymen that San Francisco's union electricians were proud of their quality of work, but now times had changed.
So, I guess my meandering point here was to show that all types of industries are doing everything possible to scrimp and save money, no matter the cost, or who or what gets screwed.
As many out of work IT techs, I really loved my IT jobs...I felt that was / is my passion in life. So, I hope and wait that somehow, the industry will pick up.
Amen, Brother!
A comedian, who's name escapes me for the moment, said (and I'm sure I have the text all wrong) "the children are the future, and that can't possibly be a good thing, so I de-alphabetize the books in the kids section of the library"
...pictured Slim Pickens on a bomb in a space suit riding towards the moon yelling "whoo hoo", a la Dr. Strangelove?
Check out a nolo press book on the subject here: nolo.com
Here's a quote:
"In some residential areas -- especially in affluent communities -- local zoning ordinances absolutely prohibit all types of business."
In the next line:
"In the great majority of municipalities, however, residential zoning rules allow small, non-polluting home businesses, as long as any home containing a business is used primarily as a residence and the business activities don't negatively affect neighbors."
They sell many books specifically for the small / home buisiness.
Hope this helps, and good luck!
Another program you might check out is Team Speak.
It has both Windows & Linux client / server programs.
http://www.teamspeak.org
"It's all about planning" Amen, brother! Remember, folks...one of IT's job is to remain as invisible as posible to the end users. Now, having said that, regardless of what OS is used on end user's pc's, SOME retraining will have to take place. Even from Win 95 to NT 4, which had an identical GUI, really throws some people off. You have to remember that many people who USE computer's dont know or care what makes it work. One way money will be saved with this is that most users can barely install windows apps with an setup.exe file, so most of them will be terrified to learn how to untar / gzip something or use a package like .deb or .rpm.