Or print the document to PDF and make a PDF form out of it. That would
probably be a better solution, anyway, even for those who use MS Word.
Is this a state form? If so, why isn't the state distributing it as a
PDF form? I realize that Word forms allow dynamic resizing and PDF
forms do not, but it should be possible to design the form around this
constraint.

Steve Barner

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From: School Information Technology Discussion
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Eric Hall
Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 9:32 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Free Antivirus ...

Why not just reformat so it is compatible? Even if it takes some time, I
would think the labor cost would be far less than the cost of spreading
more M$ throughout the building... Plus you will need to re-invest in
another few years when M$ makes it's next change.

E



on 11/30/09 12:12 PM, Bill Clark wrote:

> The open source think is a worthy goal... we tried this with Open
> Office, installing it on all the library, classroom and dorm
> computers. It does a remarkable job.
>
> Unfortunately, because of the highly formatted, office2007 IEP form,
> there appear to be some compatibility issues (nothing MAJOR, but they
> exist, and have some folks frustrated...)
>
> I think we are headed to an all-microsoft office platform, for $70 per

> computer.
>
> Maybe I will ask to cash in the Symantec software renewal (replace
> with Security Essentials) for Microsoft Office licenses.
>
> Bill Clark
> Austine School
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: School Information Technology Discussion
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Eric Hall
> Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 9:48 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Free Antivirus ...
>
> Of ALL people, I believe it is our responsibility as technology
> leaders to model appropriate use of licensed software, including the
> use of home-use shareware on our networks. I have spent years working
> with staff members who feel as if "it's for education, so it ought to
> be free," and asking me to buy software for their home computers.
> Ditto for software (Inspiration) that we do not own for all computers:

> "why can't you just put it on all of my computers?" or "Isn't it all
site-licensed?"
>
> For this and other reasons we continue to seek open-source
> alternatives so that it really IS free for everyone!
>
> OH - we do continue to buy in to Symantec EPP, which (despite the
> load) has worked well for us. After the initial purchase, the renewal
> cost is reasonable.
>
> Eric
>
>
>
>
>
> on 11/30/09 8:02 AM, Dave Tisdell wrote:
>
>> Hi Bryan,
>>
>> I was responding to this quote from Rick's post " This is education
>> and dare I say, especially now, cutting corners might be defensible.
>> I would suggest that Peter might want to comment on the State's
>> attitude regarding "free" vs paid for software use in education. How
>> does VT stand on "breaking the rules" software wise? Someone has to
>> set the standard/lay down the rules. A "position paper" on software
>> use/licences would be valuable to the troops who might have to
>> confront administration with potential "true costs" in terms of tech
>> infrastructure."
>>
>> Dave
>>
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>>>>> Bryan Thompson <[log in to unmask]> 11/29/2009 6:16 PM
>>>>> >>>
>> This is education and
>> dare I say, especially now, cutting corners might be defensible.
>> I would suggest that Peter might want to comment on the State's
>> attitude regarding "free" vs paid for software use in education. How
>> does VT stand on "breaking the rules" software wise? Someone has to
>> set the standard/lay down the rules. A "position paper" on software
>> use/licences would be valuable to the troops who might have to
>> confront administration with potential "true costs" in terms of tech
>> infrastructure.
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