Re: [Micronet] Dual-booting Macs in computer labs

Given that the iMac is using an LCD, rather than an CRT, I wouldn't
worry so much about the screen. They've been pretty reliable, and don't
die nearly as often as the older CRT's used to.

It would still cost way less if you got 3 years of applecare along with
the iMacs, rather than going for the tower and separate monitor.

If the screen blew, apple would then fix/replace it. I've only seen one
case that there was an issue with video on an older G5 iMac, and apple
replaced it free, as it was a known problem. And that was a video
driver chip, not the screen itself.

Lucia Greco wrote:
> Hi:
> I am considering this as a future potential in my lab. the question I have
> is how well would a product like deep frees work in this type of network ?
> If it works this will be the way I go in this lab. however I would not
> choose I- Macs. I would go with towers. I like the idea of if the monitor
> goes the hole computer is not a los . What is the thought on this from every
> one else planning lab futures on campus.
>
>
> Lucia Greco
> Assistive Technology Specialist
> University Of California Berkeley
> (510) 643-7591
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-micronet-list_at_lists.berkeley.edu
> [mailto:owner-micronet-list_at_lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Aron Roberts
> Sent: Friday, March 16, 2007 11:39 AM
> To: Micronet-UCB microcomputer support user group; MAGNet-UCB Macintosh
> support user group
> Subject: [Micronet] Dual-booting Macs in computer labs
>
> A message posted today to the SIGUCCS list, a mailing list for higher
> education computing support providers, offers a very early glimpse of a
> practice that may or may not catch on more widely:
> providing Macintoshes in a dual boot (Windows XP and Mac OS X) configuration
> in public computer labs.
>
> FYI,
> Aron Roberts
> Information Services and Technology
>
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>
> Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2007 13:21:09 -0400
> Sender: SIGUCCS Discussion List <SIGUCCS_at_LISTSERV.UMD.EDU>
> From: "Potocki, Jeff" <JPotocki_at_FAIRFIELD.EDU>
> Subject: Re: SIGUCCS Digest - 14 Mar 2007 to 15 Mar 2007 (#2007-43)
> To: SIGUCCS_at_LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
>
> Hello. This is a response to Allan's question about dual-booting macs.
> At Fairfield University, we have begun to deploy dual-booting macs on
> campus. This option allows us to do many things to accommodate our users,
> students, faculty and staff.
>
> 1. We have first deployed dual-booting macs in our training room. This
> allows us to offer training on both platforms with using only one machine.
> 2. We have begun to deploy dual-booting macs in our public computer labs.
> Again, we can use one machine to do both platforms. Since we are using
> iMacs to do this, this eliminates the use of a cpu box and a separate
> monitor, thus providing more table and workspace in the labs.
> This also cuts down on machine abuse since you're only dealing with one
> piece of equipment. Also, networking is easier since you use cat 5/copper
> connections for the mac. No fiber! We initially had fiber to the desktop
> and yes, had to convert over, but makes more sense in the long run. Cheaper
> and doesn't break as easily.
> 3. Support. Yes, our support technicians have to be trained to support
> macs. That's the nature of the beast. You have to lay down the law here.
> Get your support people trained! Cloning and deploying dual-boot macs has
> yet to be nailed down to a science. We have our own process and it is
> working so far.
> 4. We're seriously considering the option of going with Apple as our
> provider of computers on campus, mostly stemming from the large service and
> quality issues we have been having with Dell, our current provider.
> Again, Apple has a great reputation of having reliable hardware.
> 5. As for recording what OS is being used by students, we have not yet
> decided what to do about this. Our goal as providing technology support to
> the university is to offer options. By doing this, our users become more
> technologically aware of, well, technology. If this helps them to become
> more tech savvy or more comfortable with using computers, then great. They
> have the option to explore. This promotes learning.
> 6. There are no licensing issues here. Our agreement with Microsoft allows
> us to put XP on any machine.
> 7. It seems that I feel strongly about this, but we are not pro apple.
> We are a PC dominated campus, but our mac population is growing. This
> opportunity for dual-booting goes beyond the pc or apple debate. It's a
> user support issue.
>
> Hope this helps. If you want to talk further about this, feel free to
> contact me. Thanks.
>
> jpotocki_at_mail.fairfield.edu
>
> Jeff Potocki
>
> Software Support Specialist-Training Coordinator
>
> Computing and Network Services
> Fairfield University
>
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