Arnold Air Force Base Tour

Recently the CIT and Drafting programs toured Arnold Air Force Base in Tullahoma, Tn. 

From their website:

Arnold Engineering Development Center
Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC) is the most advanced and largest complex of flight simulation test facilities in the world. The center operates 58 aerodynamic and propulsion wind tunnels, rocket and turbine engine test cells, space environmental chambers, arc heaters, ballistic ranges and other specialized units.

Tour information:  http://www.arnold.af.mil/tours.asp

Funny - Gaming Kids all Grown Up

http://xkcd.com/218/  (original link)

 

IT Boring?

Tala Ko wrote an interesting blog about IT.  She’s right!  IT is NOT boring.

http://talako.wordpress.com/2008/06/26/it-a-boring-field-for-a-career/   Read her clipping from zdnet.

The article from Computer Weekly she mentioned.  Link

Give me a break.  What field could you be in that is involved with every career in the world?

Windows 7 - Get with the Program

Many users have complained about Windows Vista. I have noticed that this is because of the lack of sufficient hardware and users NOT wanting to change. As time goes by, Operating Systems will not wait for us (the end-user).

Several websites have theories on Windows 7 (the next OS). From all of the screenshots, it appears to be much like Windows Vista and it will offer touch screeen capabilities.

You will have to change. Whether it is Windows Vista, Windows 7 or (Linux) Ubuntu. With Web 2.0- Wiki, RSS, PodCasts, blogging and changes here, you will change.   Are you blogging yet?

We are at a transitional stage where change is becoming more frequent. You can ride the XP bus until 2014, but in this world, to stay competitive, you will change or fade away….technology will not wait.

You can fight with Microsoft, deny Linux or ignore Web 2.0, but you will be lost.  Linux is coming up, Microsoft is changing and the World Wide Web is not waiting for you.  You will have to educate yourself.  You will have to change or,  you can be a lamer.

 

Math for Nurses

Great site with links for Nursing Math Review

http://bloggermom.wordpress.com/2008/06/13/websites-to-help-with-nursing-math/

Nursing Class at TTC Shelbyville Link

Google - Advanced Search Guide

It’s amazing what you can find with Google.  Most people don’t know it is a calculator, conversion tool, dictionary, or weather source.  Here’s some examples.

Calculator

 

 

+ – * /		basic arithmetic		12 + 34 - 56 * 7 / 8
% of		percentage of		45% of 39
^ or **		raise to a power		2^5 or 2**5
the nth root of		nth root		4th root of 16
old units in new units		convert units		300 Euros in USD, 130 lbs in kg, or 31 in hex

Weather

weather Seattle WA, weather 81612
(Show the current weather and forecast.
Note: No colon after weather.)

Dictionary

define:kerning
(Find definitions for kerning from the Web.)

For a full list:

http://www.googleguide.com/advanced_operators_reference.html

The Virtual Computer Tour

Ever wanted to visit the inside of your computer but you were too scared?  Link  This virtual computer tour not only takes you through your computer, but gives you a small video on what the inner workings do.  Go check it out.

Virtual Autopsy

There is one thing you can say about the United Kingdom, they have great learning resources.  While training our nurses on how to use Simman, going through the scenarios, their training can be complex.  To add to medical students training, the UK has a great training site that reviews autopsies.  Link  Studying pathology couldn’t be easier.  Not for the faint of heart.  And don’t forget the Visible Human Body

Dell Sued over Financing, Customer Service

Apparently, a NY judge ruled that Dell mislead consumers on financing and customer service.  Dell of course denies this business misconduct.

• Did not deliver on financing
• Did not send techs to repair computers
• Encouraged consumers to disassemble computers

CNN article

NY Attorney General

One of the Best Computer Sites

PCMech has been around for some time.  Learn how to install Linux, Windows or even build a computer.

Just a few of the items you can find on their site.

Categories

• Build Your Own
• Apple/Mac
• Editorials
• Podcast
• Reviews
• Software
• Operating Systems
• Optimization
• Hard Drives
• Memory
• Monitors
• Motherboards
• Networking
• Peripherals
• Power & Chassis
• Processors
• Sound
• Troubleshooting
• Video Cards

Tom’s Hardware

You know you’re old when you remember Tom from Tom’s hardware.  In ‘99 and ‘00 I would tell my students to go to his website and read the reviews.  He still has an excellent site and made it through the failing .com’s of the ’90’s .   Go check him out.  Excellent reviews.   Link

Department of Defense 8570.1 - Information Assurance

The DoD 8570.1 directive requires certification for all government personnel involved in Information Assurance. A variety of certifications are approved for each of the three levels of the technical and management Information Assurance categories.

The CIT program at the Tennessee Technology Center at Shelbyville insures these guidelines are met. Do yourself a favor and never attend a boot camp.

DoD approved certifications are as follows:

Technical I CompTIA A+ CompTIA Network+ TICSA SSCP	Technical II GSEC Security + SCNP SSCP	Technical III CISSP SCNA CISA GSE CNDA
Management I GSLC Security + GISO TISCP	Management II CISSP GSLC CISM	Management III CISSP CISM GSLC

100 Ubuntu Tips

original post by lxpages.com

1. Official Ubuntu Home Page
2. Official Ubuntu Forums
3. Official Ubuntu Guide
4. Wubuntu - Ubuntu Web Edition
5. Windows to Ubuntu Transition Guide
6. 10 Advantages of Ubuntu over Vista
7. 30 Days with Ubuntu Linux
8. 60 Days With Ubuntu
9. Installing Ubuntu Linux!
10. FREE Linux Books online
11. The Ultimate Linux Reference Guide for Newbies
12. Top 10 Linux commands for Absolute Newbies
13. The Ultimate Linux Network Reference Guide for Newbies
14. Install and run Ubuntu without disturbing Windows
15. Basics to Linux Explained
16. Windows Desktop Software and The Linux Alternatives
17. The best reason yet to use Ubuntu
18. How to install Anything in Ubuntu!
    
19. How to Build Triple Boot (XP, Vista, Ubuntu) with single Boot Screen
20. Windows Based Ubuntu Installer - Screenshots and demo
21. Instlux: Install Linux while still in Windows!
22. Ubuntu Linux Vs. Windows Vista: The Battle For Your Desktop — Ubuntu Linux
23. Ten tips for new Ubuntu users
24. 13 Must Do things on new Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty Fawn installation
25. Hack Attack: Top 10 Ubuntu apps and tweaks
26. How To Set Up A Ubuntu/Debian LAMP Server
27. The Perfect Desktop - Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty Fawn
28. The Perfect Desktop - Ubuntu Studio 7.04
29. The Perfect Setup - Ubuntu Feisty Fawn (Ubuntu 7.04)
30. How To Install Internet Explorer On Ubuntu
31. Change the menu bar and main menu logos in Ubuntu
32. How To Compile A Kernel - The Ubuntu Way
33. How to Configure an $80 File Server in 45 Minutes
34. Installing Popular Applications On Your Ubuntu Desktop With Automatix2
35. Bandwidth Monitoring Tools for Ubuntu Users
36. Running Internet Explorer in Ubuntu Linux
37. How To Use NTFS Drives/Partitions Under Ubuntu
38. Installing The Native Linux Flash Player 9 On Ubuntu
39. Mount a Remote Folder using SSH on Ubuntu
40. Clone Your Ubuntu installation
41. Speed Up Firefox web browser
42. Install Popular Applications in Ubuntu Feisty Fawn Using Automatix2
43. How to Install Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in Ubuntu
44. How to Install Beryl with latest nvidia drivers in Ubuntu Feisty Fawn
45. How To Install VMware Server On Ubuntu 7.04
46. DNS server Setup using bind in Ubuntu
47. NFS Server and Client Configuration in Ubuntu
48. Dual Monitors with NVidia in Ubuntu
49. Howto Set Flickr images as Ubuntu desktop wallpaper
50. Sharing Internet Connection in Ubuntu
51. 10 must have programs for a new Ubuntu user
52. 10 minutes to run every Windows app on your Ubuntu desktop
53. How-To: Ubuntu Media Server
54. How-to: Cheap Ubuntu Media Server Part 2
55. HOWTO Encrypt CD/DVDs in Ubuntu
56. How-to: Installing Ubuntu Linux on a usb pendrive
57. Install KDE Desktop in Ubuntu
58. Set Windows as Default OS when Dual Booting Ubuntu
59. Official Ubuntu Linux Desktop Guide
60. 100+ Ubuntu Tutorials and Growing Fast!
61. Ubuntu and wireless - now better than Windows!
62. LifeHacker Top 10 Ubuntu applications
63. Running OSX and Windows XP/Vista on Ubuntu
64. Awesome Ubuntu Apps you might not know about
65. Completely mod Ubuntu to look like OS X
66. Cracking WEP with Ubuntu
67. 6 Best Ubuntu Tweaks out there
68. 100 Useful Ubuntu Links - Everything you could ever need!
69. Ultimate Ubuntu performance tweaking guide
70. Transform Your Ubuntu’s Look
71. Ubuntu tricks - how to mount your WinXP partition, make it read/writabable
72. HOWTO: Ubuntu Customization Guide Part I
73. Cleaning up a Ubuntu GNU/Linux system
74. Super Fast Internet for Ubuntu
75. Speed up the Internet in Ubuntu
76. How-to: Theming your Ubuntu desktop
77. 11 Things You Haven’t Seen Yet in Ubuntu Feisty Fawn
78. 300+ Easily Installed Free Fonts for Ubuntu
79. Ubuntu Performance Guides
80. Ubuntu Tutorials
81. 10 most popular Ubuntu sites on the net
82. Ubuntu Feisty Fawn Performance Guide
83. Set-up a Ubuntu webcam security system
84. Instructions to install NTFS-3G in Ubuntu Dapper
85. How to achieve native NTFS write support under Linux
86. Hacking Ubuntu to Improve Performance
87. Ubuntu and Your iPod…
88. How to Access Your Ubuntu Remotely
89. How to make OpenOffice run faster in Ubuntu
90. Dual Monitors HOWTO
91. DvdShrink For Linux - How To Install On Ubuntu
92. 13 Applications to Install on Ubuntu/Linux running on Slow Computer
93. How to Setup Your ubuntu Computer to be a Router
94. Improve performance in Ubuntu
95. How to gracefully reboot your Ubuntu/Debian system if all else fails
96. Good Ubuntu Networking Tutorial for Beginners and advanced users
97. Top 10 Ubuntu Tips
98. Scheduling for Absolute Beginners
99. Building a Linux home media center
100. Ubuntu Customization Kit
101. Remote Desktop for Linux

Microsoft Needs to Cleanup their Website

Earlier this month, I along with millions of other Microsoft trainers were asked to renew their Microsoft Certified Trainer credentials.  Microsoft’s links were down or timing out.  I have noticed over the past year that the website is harder to navigate and links (support, informative and other ) that are missing or down.  As of today, I still battle the renewal of this certification (time is running out).  Hopefully someone at Microsoft will get control of this and correct it.

My Assistant IT manager, Mike Miller, along with a dozen or so students noticed that obtaining your MCP was a little challenging but ‘getting’ into the website and actually receiving the information was a complex process.  You would think the ‘Live’ login would be easy (it was suppose to simplify things) but its not.  I alone had to get three access codes (which you are suppose to only have to do once).  Emails now go unanswered and disappear into the vast internet. 

Sometimes technology only makes things more complex…