If you have software you want students to use in any FLCC computer lab, contact me as soon as possible to arrange for installation.

Faculty can request spreadsheets with their students' e-mail addresses, which can be imported into Outlook e-mail distribution lists. If you would like these lists, send an e-mail request to Kay Carlisi.

Fall, 2007

• Microsoft Office 2007 will be installed in all computer labs and many classrooms.
• Internet Explorer 7 will be installed in all computer labs and many classrooms.
• AutoCad, Inventor and other Autodesk applications will be updated to version 2007.
• New systems will be placed in all computer labs and many classrooms.

Fall, 2006

• Students can now set up their student e-mail password online from the logon page at axp.flcc.edu.
• AutoCad, Architectural Desktop, and Inventor have been updated to version 2006.
• The new Wayne County Campus center is operational, with 21 computers in the lab (WC 118) and 3 in the Academic Support Center (WC 115).
• Wireless internet access is available at all campuses, including Geneva and Wayne County.

Fall, 2005

• All computers in labs and classrooms have been updated to run Windows XP service pack 2.
• AutoCad, Architectural Desktop, and Inventor have been updated to version 2006.
• The new Geneva site is operational, with 2 computer labs and EMS classrooms.

Fall, 2004

• All computers in labs and classrooms have been updated to run Microsoft Office 2003.
• AutoCad, Architectural Desktop, and Inventor have been updated to version 2005.
• Macromedia Studio has been updated to version 2004 MX
• Windows patches and antivirus updates have been fully automated in all computer labs and offices.

If an employee logs on to a computer in a lab or classroom, they must log off before they leave. If the system is inactive for 90 minutes, it will now be "locked". To unlock it, use Ctrl-Alt-Del, then enter your password. If someone else was using the computer when it was locked, you will need to shut it down (hold down the power switch until the computer turns off), and then restart it. Call the Computer Helpdesk at 7419 if you need help. And please remember to turn off every computer at the end of the day, including the one in your office.

Spring, 2003

• All lab computers have been updated to run Internet Explorer 6.0 (update from 5.5), Microsoft's .NET framework, updated Acrobat and other readers, and the most recent Microsoft security patches.
• Lab computers should now be turned on using the power button on the front of the computer. The computer will automatically turn itself off properly after you pick "Shut Down" from the Start Menu.
• This new Shutdown/Turnon procedure has been installed on all computers where the power strip is inaccesible, or has an orange label taped over the power strip's switch.
• Offices are being converted to this new procedure whenever we work on the systems.

Fall, 2002
All computer labs and offices have received new Pentium 4 computers with new software loads, to implement the changes shown below.

• Microsoft Office XP has replaced Office 2000 and Office 97
• All offices are now running Windows 2000, with the same software as in the computer labs.
• Word Perfect Office is being phased out. Everyone should convert old Word Perfect documents to Microsoft Word as soon as possible.
• The latest service packs for Ms Office XP and Windows 2000 were installed.
• The new SAM Xp replaced Net-Ready SAM in all labs used by computer science students and on Computer Science Faculty Office systems.
• Scriptlogic has been installed to allow all employees to read their Employee E-mail using Outlook 2002 on any Main Campus computer. From elsewhere, Employee E-Mail can still be accessed on the Web at mail.flcc.edu using the Outlook Web Client (OWA).

Fall, 2001
All computer labs have received new software loads, to implement the changes shown below.

• Computer labs in Geneva and Newark are now connected to the Internet (in Geneva, only G200 is connected).
• Norton Antivirus has replaced McAfee Viruscan on all lab systems.
• The latest service packs for Ms Office 2000 and Windows 2000 were installed.
• Microsoft Visio was added in all labs used by computer science students.
• The new Net-Ready SAM replaced SAM 2000 in all labs used by computer science students.
• Photoshop Elements replaced Photo Deluxe in B386.
• Photo Deluxe has been added at the Institute.
• Upgrades to AutoCad (2002), Inventor, and other Autodesk programs were installed in B366 and B367.
• Computer lab B389 has been converted to a teaching lab with an instructor station and projector. The systems dual-boot either Linux or Windows 95, and use a networked laser printer. The available Windows applications include Ms Office 97, Assembler, and Microsoft C++

Spring, 2001
Chuck Woods has evaluated the adminstrative aspect of various Classroom Management Information Systems, including Blackboard and WebCT. A committee to discuss user features and selection of a comprehensive CMIS will be held on April 3, 2001. The CMIS will support Web content for traditional classroom courses or complete distance learning courses.

Software in the Art lab (C431) has been upgraded to include Quark Express and Photoshop 5.5, and these systems are now running Windows 2000.

New projection systems have been purchased for B240, B310, B304 (temporarily placed in B386), B414 (not yet installed), D351, C228, one Geneva lab, and Newark.

Fall, 2000
With the upgrade of  lab microcomputers now completed, all lab systems are running Windows 2000 with updated software, including these following standard packages:
· Microsoft Office 2000 Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Publisher, Front Page, Photodraw, Photo Editor)
· Corel Word Perfect Suite 2000 (Word Perfect, Quattro Pro, Presentations, Photo House)
· Internet Explorer 5.5 and Netscape Communicator 4.72
Upgrades to AutoCad and othe CAD packages have been installed in B366 and B367.

New projection systems have been purchased and installed in B364, B409, C312, C313, and C428.
 
 

Updated 8/30/2003
 

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