Laptop Configuration Session

In order to prepare students laptops in advance of classes, the Business School's Information Technology Group (ITG) offers incoming students a pre-configuration website which allows students to prepare their laptops prior to the on campus configuration session. Students can sign up for a pre-term Laptop Configuration Session through their to-do list on the admitted student website.ITG has developed a “Drop-off Laptop Configuration” program to make this process less time consuming for students. Prior to Orientation, students will access the ITG Student Configuration site through a link in the to-do list on the admitted student site. From the ITG Student Configuration site, students will use the form to complete Mandatory, Suggested, and Optional items on your laptop. You will also be able to sign up for a configuration session. Please review the information carefully to determine if anything that will be done during this process will conflict with the current configuration of your computer. If you feel an item may conflict, you may opt out of configuration.The mandatory pre-configuration steps MUST be completed prior to dropping off your laptop for your scheduled configuration session. Students may also choose to complete the suggested tasks listed BEFORE you arrive for Orientation. If these steps are not done, ITG will complete them for you during your session.Please arrive as early as possible to your scheduled configuration session to drop off your laptop. Your laptop will be set up with all the software you will need during your time as an MBA student based on the form you filled out on the ITG Student Configuration site. You will pick up your laptop at the end of the day at the time designated on your orientation schedule. Laptops MUST be picked up at this time! Plan to spend approximately one hour with ITG to review the work performed and discuss IT at the Business School. Listed below are the software packages and other items that will be installed during the configuration process.

Company says personal information untapped on stolen laptop

DALLAS — The chief executive of a personnel-services company said Thursday there is no indication that anyone has tapped personal information on nearly 160,000 people that was contained on a stolen computer.
Paul J. Sarvadi, the CEO of Houston-based Administaff Inc., said the company has finished notifying people whose information was on the computer.
Administaff disclosed last week that the laptop computer was reported missing Oct. 3. The machine had information including Social Security numbers, names and addresses for 63,000 employees and 96,000 former employees who were paid by the company, which provides personnel services for small businesses.
Sarvadi said the missing computer hasn't been recovered. He said it was stolen from an employee's car, which was parked outside a grocery store.
The computer was password-protected, but the personal information was not kept in an encrypted file, in violation of company policy, he said.
The company offered to pay for one year of credit-monitoring services with fraud assistance for the affected workers.

Linux Laptop System Configuration

The following are reference materials concerning the use of Linux on laptop and notebook computers that are not generally specific to a particular make or model. These include some tools that have uses beyond laptops, but are of particular interest to laptop users.
General Configuration4MB Laptop HOWTOThis document is not a general HOWTO about installing Linux on laptops. It simply describes a way of squeezing a large Linux distribution into a very small space, citing two specific machines as examples. Mapping the Mouse Buttons onto the Keyboard in XFree86This tutorial can help make a laptop keyboard more useful and comfortable by making good use of the otherwise useless Windows and Menu keys as virtual mouse buttons. How to Make Your Windows Keys UsefulYou can map just about anything possible to the and keys. This document describes how to modify the Linux and X Window System keytables to suit your purpose. KDE Laptop Control PanelsThis set of control panels for the K Desktop Environment implements laptop computer support functions, including a battery status monitor, and a warning when power is getting low, and a configuration tool for power saving options. Xfiles: File Tree Synchronization and Cross-ValidationXfiles is an interactive program that can be used to keep your laptop file tree up to date with another machine, such as your desktop Linux box or a file tree on a server. It's also useful as an alternative backup strategy. XFree86The XFree86 ProjectCheck out the latest developments for the X Window System implementation used by Linux. XF86Config Archive (in Japanese)A database of XF86Config files for several notebook computers available on the Japanese market. XFree86 Cirrus Logic Laptop ConfigurationsThis site contains a small repository of XF86Config files for numerous notebooks, particularly those using the Cirrus Logic 7543 and 7548 chipsets.

Vyatta Open-Source Router / Firewall / VPN

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The Laptop Advantage

A laptop computer is as much a part of the graduate programs as textbooks and course packs. MBA and PhD graduate students attending the University of Michigan Business School are expected to own a laptop computer. BBA students may benefit from a laptop and can take advantage of the services, but are not expected to own one. Most courses use web-based UM CTools for instruction and support. Our mobile computing environment provides wireless Internet access, virtual lab software, and printing for laptop users from anywhere in the school. The school provides facilities to complement student laptops. See our Labs and Classrooms section for information on our Mobile Computing Environment and Laptops in the Classroom.

Laptop facilities at the Law Library

Laptop facilities at the Law Library A docking station area for laptops is provided on the first floor. Power points for laptops are available on the first and fourth floors. A laptop recharging facility is available in the first floor discussion room.Monash wireless networking is available throughout the library to staff and students. Use of the network requires passwords.How to connect a laptop to the university network

Lenovo (IBM) Laptops

choose a Laptop model series made by Lenovo (IBM) you want to see pricing and other information for (product series are ordered by date released):
Lenovo (IBM) 3000 V200 ($1,154.00, Core 2 Duo processor, 12.1" screen, released 2007)
Lenovo (IBM) 3000 N200 ($699.00, Core 2 Duo processor, 14.1 or 15.4" screen, released 2007)
Lenovo (IBM) ThinkPad X61 ($1,020.00, Core 2 Duo processor, 12.1" screen, released 2007)
Lenovo (IBM) ThinkPad X61 Tablet PC ($1,768.00, Core 2 Duo processor, 12.1" screen, released 2007)
Lenovo (IBM) ThinkPad R61 ($649.00, Core 2 Duo processor, 14.1 or 15.4" screen, released 2007)
Lenovo (IBM) ThinkPad T61 ($948.00, Core 2 Duo processor, 14.1 or 15" screen, released 2007)
Lenovo (IBM) Y300 (Core 2 Duo processor, 13.3" screen, released 2007)
Lenovo (IBM) Y500 (Core 2 Duo processor, 15" screen, released 2007)

General Laptop Information

These are sources of information of general use to laptop and notebook owners, regardless of the operating system used.

Faculty/Staff Laptops

The loan period is seven days.
The laptops can be renewed ONE time.
Faculty/Staff laptops are packaged in a convenient carrying case.
The laptops come equipped with two drives (floppy, and CDrw/DVD combo), mouse, power cord, and phone cord.

Student Laptops

The loan period is five hours.
Laptops cannot be renewed.
Applications and software can be installed on the laptop.
The laptops are setup with Drive Shield.
Drive Shield will erase all data each time the computer is rebooted
Please do not leave the laptop unsupervised.
Return laptops to circulation staff do not leave on the counter.

The OSU Library has over 100 laptops for use.

All laptops are loaded with Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, and Netscape. The laptops are wireless and can be used anywhere on campus that has a wireless network. Laptops can be borrowed at the Edmon Low Library Circulation Desk. Everyone must sign a Statement of Responsibility before using the laptops. Users are responsible for a laptop while it is checked out to them and will be charged for lost, stolen, or damaged equipment. A fee sheet is attached to the Statement of Responsibility. You will receive a copy of the Statement of Responsibility in the mail.

Batteries

Mobile workers need laptops that have long battery lives and even better are laptops that allow you to add an extra battery. You never know if your mobile work will take you to places where electricity is not an option. Traveling by air, rail or bus are prime examples. It's also worth looking at how long it takes to recharge your laptop batteries

Connectivity

As a mobile office worker having the ability to connect to an office network and the Internet are integral to successfully working in a mobile environment. Laptops with multiple connection options are what will suit mobile workers and leave them with the ability to get connected in practically any situation. Consider the different types of situations where you will need remote access and make sure that your laptop will have the networking capabilities included or easily added.

Size and Weight

The next important criteria when you buy a laptop is size and weight. The best choices for mobile office workers are thin & light laptops and ultra-portable designs. You'll find these laptops offer the best mobility options and make the most sense when you have to travel with your laptop. Laptops meant to replace desktop systems may be too heavy to carry for long periods of time but can provide features valuable to mobile professionals.

Lease or Buy a Laptop

When making the decision to buy a laptop for mobile use, it's important to consider the options you have available. You can purchase new, used or refurbished or even lease a laptop. Decide what factors are most important and keep in mind what your budget will allow. If state of the art technology is key, then leasing is your best option. Examine your options before you buy a lapop.

Before You Buy A Laptop

As a mobile office worker your unique needs for a laptop computer mean that what you want in a laptop will differ from those looking for personal use laptops. You want a laptop that you can take with you easily. You need to have the ability to connect to the Internet and company networks in a variety of methods and have a laptop capable of undertaking your daily work tasks. Evaluate the tasks you perform and compare them against the laptop features to ensure you get the right laptop.

Before You Buy A Laptop

As a mobile office worker your unique needs for a laptop computer mean that what you want in a laptop will differ from those looking for personal use laptops. You want a laptop that you can take with you easily. You need to have the ability to connect to the Internet and company networks in a variety of methods and have a laptop capable of undertaking your daily work tasks. Evaluate the tasks you perform and compare them against the laptop features to ensure you get the right laptop.