PACs Deployed and Software Updates

Yesterday, two of the remaining three Gates' Public Access Computers were deployed to AuGres and Whittemore libraries.

Starting this week, I will be scheduling after-hours software updates and will start them the same week.

The following software is being updated for security purposes:
Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Firefox
OpenOffice
QuickTime
RealPlayer

The following will be added for additional functionality:
Microsoft eBook Reader

Please note that the eBook Reader application will not be activated on a computer--meaning that a patron won't be able to buy books through the reader. However, you will be able to download eBooks and read them. As for printing or transferring an eBook to another storage device, it is recommended that you have a USB flash drive at least 256MB in size or more. Printing is permitted, but bear in mind the number of pages and the printing costs--use the Print Preview function first.

PAC Deployment Canceled

Due to weather conditions--we're expecting 4-6 inches of snow today--I won't be able to deploy the PACs as scheduled.