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17th May 2013, 09:24 AM

pcstru replied to a thread Friday Joke in General Chat

I've gone on a Greek salad diet. They promised it would help me get thinner but instead I'm just getting Feta.

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17th May 2013, 08:21 AM

pcstru replied to a thread Any Push bike geeks? in General Chat

Bollocks!

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16th May 2013, 03:09 PM

pcstru replied to a thread Any Push bike geeks? in General Chat

Worth mentioning the cycle to work scheme. Nag your employer to sign up if they aren't already.

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16th May 2013, 02:59 PM

pcstru replied to a thread Any Push bike geeks? in General Chat

Looks OK to me. Add mudguards as suggested. For that long a trek I'd add a pannier rack and a water bottle.

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16th May 2013, 11:22 AM

pcstru replied to a thread Is it wrong to block non manager staffs work calls outside of hours? in General Chat

I'd guess this would be a few individuals. Take the call, be polite, promise to investigate the problem RFN and call them back with a solution as...

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16th May 2013, 07:38 AM

pcstru replied to a thread Rough costs to Implement SAN in Hardware

We use the Thecus' as back end for our user file servers. The 'replication' is a belt and braces robocopy overnight. It's a nearly up-to date hot...

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14th May 2013, 12:18 PM

pcstru replied to a thread Rough costs to Implement SAN in Hardware

We put together our Open-e solution for under 30K all in. That's two dell R720xd with 24 900gb 10K SAS drives, configured to deliver 2500 IOPS peak...

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14th May 2013, 09:20 AM

pcstru replied to a thread Weather API in Web Development

Ha! Fantastic. Try Citizen Weather Observer Program (specifically APRSWXNET members), find a station nearby and pull the data.

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14th May 2013, 09:09 AM

pcstru replied to a thread Weather API in Web Development

I don't know of one that exists in that form. Historical data is available - usually geo coded Lat/Lon. I think HadCru (n) & GISS are available which...

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14th May 2013, 07:46 AM

pcstru replied to a thread Signing up to Google Apps in Cloud Services

edutech4schools. Thanks for the response. Do you operate that way because of the T&C's?

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13th May 2013, 10:20 AM

pcstru replied to a thread FPV Quadcopter basic parts list (JABcopter) in General Chat

It's actually thinking "with that strapped to my back, those pigeons will be laughing on the other side of their faces". Lock up your Quads and...

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13th May 2013, 09:48 AM

pcstru replied to a thread FPV Quadcopter basic parts list (JABcopter) in General Chat

FragglePete - looking good. I like the curious cat!

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10th May 2013, 02:03 PM

pcstru replied to a thread Signing up to Google Apps in Cloud Services

I've read some detail about FERPA, "forbidden" from data mining didn't jump out at me. It seems more like an organisation acting for a UK entity...

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10th May 2013, 12:41 PM

pcstru replied to a thread A new ICT technician? For me? in General Chat

It will depend on the school. We currently do support for some of our feeder primaries and they tend to opt for 1/2 day a week at most. Most...

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10th May 2013, 12:30 PM

pcstru replied to a thread Signing up to Google Apps in Cloud Services

There is a clause in the US version of the agreement which refers to FERPA, (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) but that is a US thing. I...

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10th May 2013, 11:47 AM

pcstru replied to a thread Signing up to Google Apps in Cloud Services

I think it's worth adding that whatever the age of the person, these terms and conditions might be legally binding on them. I was inclined to think...

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10th May 2013, 11:02 AM

pcstru replied to a thread Signing up to Google Apps in Cloud Services

That's an interesting view. Thanks. I think it is difficult to think through the issues that could arise. People are also so used to just...

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10th May 2013, 10:39 AM

pcstru replied to a thread CPU: Cores in Hardware

Assuming you want to get the longest life possible out of your CPU, get as many cores as you can afford. Some apps do not make use of multiple cores...

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10th May 2013, 10:01 AM

pcstru replied to a thread Signing up to Google Apps in Cloud Services

Digging done and while I see discussion about backup and security and some vague discussion around "google is evil", I don't see anything about the...

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10th May 2013, 09:38 AM

pcstru replied to a thread Backing up servers - Okay lets have an argument..sorry I mean debate ;-) in Hardware

dhicks, The Register had an article on cloud backup costs a while back (Here). Might be of interest.

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10th May 2013, 08:10 AM

pcstru replied to a thread Signing up to Google Apps in Cloud Services

Ah, OK. I don't recall any discussion and I have done some searching. I'll dig some more but any links to such discussions would be appreciated.

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10th May 2013, 07:33 AM

pcstru replied to a thread Signing up to Google Apps in Cloud Services

I'm surprised with such a usually informed, vocal and opinionated user base, there isn't a single comment on this. Users are Google's product and...

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10th May 2013, 07:26 AM

pcstru replied to a thread Google Apps - why? in Cloud Services

To my mind the real seller is Google Drive and platform interoperability, no more USB keys, no more emailing yourself a document or emailing it to...

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9th May 2013, 05:01 PM

pcstru replied to a thread Backing up servers - Okay lets have an argument..sorry I mean debate ;-) in Hardware

We have just about completed a review and restructure of our DR. Our main changes have been to start using Veeam, to backup to disc as a primary...

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9th May 2013, 07:58 AM

pcstru started a thread Signing up to Google Apps in Cloud Services

As far as I can tell, students activating accounts using Google Apps, need to accept two hefty T&C documents regarding Acceptable Use and Googles...

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