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We were behind our ISA server which Synetrix said wasnt recommended and that we should go directly through their switch. Imagine our surprise. Long conversations with Synetrix ensued and the upshot is we are back behind the ISA.

Stopping it isnt a problem (theres numerous solutions), its the fact that Synetrix allows it. We only found this out by accident because we had a problem with MSNmessenger getting through. We thought if that does, what about other programs. According to our account info it was blocked.

We have just discovered today that Limewire and other file sharing programs go straight through the LGFL/Synetrix filtering. Has anyone else tested this and found the same results or are we unique. We dont use any other filtering (cache boxes, isa server etc). Any replies would be appreciated. Thanks

Just out of curiosity, has anyone played with podcasts as part of their VLE?

Kiran What a good idea!

We do what Mark does. Scheduled job to stop the service, give it plenty of time to do the backup (run a test first and add a couple of hours), run whatever backup (we use windows backup), scheduled job to restart the service. Over the last couple of years I remember it not working twice.

Cheers Wes, We may get one and have a play. We are always on the lookout for cheaper alternatives that we can set up ourselves.

Out of curiosity, has anyone used an ebeam projection system for their interactive whiteboards? Thanks all.

If you want something cheep and cheerfull try BookIt. http://www.flocs.com/products/bookit/default.htm

We use Bookit from Flo Computer services, http://www.flocs.com/. It's £160.00 for a site licence with lifetime support. It works and thats all we ask.

Just joined and am having a browse. If you are looking for a whole school MIS (including assessment), SIMS isn't bad, a bit of a fiddle, but what isn't these days.