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I like Crashplan and run it on several machines (and it's proven it's worth on a couple of occasions too) but I've found it to be a pain with USB devices, not recognising when a device is re-attached (even if it always uses the same drive letter).

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@witch - Dropbox doesn't do file locking, such that if a file is opened on machine A, machine B gets a warning if it tries to open the 'same' file. You have three copies of the file - one in the cloud and one on each machine, so the following can occur: - A opens a.doc (local) - B opens a.doc (local) - A makes an edit and saves (syncs A's changes to cloud) - B makes an edit and saves (sync's B's changes to cloud, effectively reverting A's changes) - A closes file - A's Dropbox sees that the file is now not locked by Word and so sync's B's version back to A. A loses changes.

Also - is this of use? EduGeek.net - Is DropBox ok to use?

Hello. Should do. So if I log into the web interface and drop a file in, it'll appear in my folder via the normal Dropbox sync process.

- what actual error is being reported? - how are you attempting to connect? (command line, via an app etc)

Occasionally people ask here for experiences of implementing iPads - this blog post may be of interest: An Independent Head: Mobile Device Strategy for Schools (Part Two) - Don't be tempted by iPads as a School Marketing tool - Learning the lessons of the past.

Nature ran a study a few years ago which judged Wikipedia to be on a par with The Encyclopaedia Britannica for scientific topics (Wikipedia, Britannica: A Toss-Up) - but note that they didn't judge them both accurate, but to be about as inaccurate as each other.

When they say 'delivery not included' . . . .

Good news :-) Have fun!

Wow. Your staff have free time ;-)

If you're luck's in then you should be able to just backup the SQL 2005 database and restore it to the 2008r2 server. Check with your app vendor that they support the newer platform though.

Family in North Herts were commenting on the lights going out momentarily at this time too!

Citrix have a downloadable virtual server (VHD format) you can trial free - comes with a pretty useful getting started guide. It comes with a couple of apps set up to stream, with instructions on how to publish others. I am afraid I can't remember which link it hides behind, but it's in here somewhere: Citrix - Try on-demand virtual application delivery with XenApp

I don't know about Capita, so this is in general terms only: it's *probably* OK to do so, as the connections will probably just care about the server name, instance name and user. The sa password shouldn't matter, unless you're using the sa account for the applications/links - but that is very bad form indeed (on a par with logging in as the domain admin to read your email). The other thing to watch out for with SQL Server is that Microsoft deprecate features between releases - a project I work on had to be updated for SQL 2008 after some 2000-only features disappeared, for example. You're usually OK if the devs are doing basic SQL, but it's wise to check . . . .

Lovely to hear someone considering cycling :-) Extra opinion I’ll chip in: If you’re out and about in the wilds (i.e. unlit lanes), one of the first things you’ll discover is that budget lights are OK to get you seen by cars in town (maybe!) but are stuff-all use to see by when it’s actually dark. The question “what’s a good bike light?” will get you a lot of opinions, but my 2p on that one is “a torch” – I have a high output rechargeable torch with a handlebar mount. And a nice fat Cateye rear. Depending on where you’re leaving it you’ll need a lock . . . D locks will often come with a mount so you can attach to the frame when it’s not in use (handy for not forgetting it). I read somewhere a while ago that the police recommend budgeting 15-20% of the value of your bike for a lock. Helmets – you can spend an amazing amount of cash on a helmet, but above a certain amount the extra ££ only really gets you additional comfort and lightness, not extra protection. I spent £40 on my Met, and if you’re tempted to smack your head into the side of a Fiat and then repeatedly headbutt some tarmac I can recommend that brand highly. +1 for Altura gear – I really like the Night Vision stuff as it is waterproof (have been out for an hour in a downpour in it), breathable and it’s plastered with reflective blobs. Waterproof overtrousers and overshoes are handy but not essential for a 20 min jaunt I’d say (unless it’s bucketing down!), though I would make sure you’ve got a decent pair of gloves in this weather. The bad news is that even puncture resistant tyres will puncture from time to time – I carry a spare tube and tyre levers (replace at the roadside) and a puncture kit (to repair the holed one when I get to work). Plus a small pump, of course. A multitool is handy too, and I seem to have developed the habit of carrying some cable ties in case any bits fall off (mudguard nuts seem to fall off my bike from time to time). Final cycling nerd tip – keep it clean. This time of year particularly, ‘stuff’ off the road surface will end up coating all those lovely moving parts, which will accelerate wear on the rims (if you end up with rim brakes), and particularly the chain and cassette. A chain cleaning kit isn’t an obvious thing to buy first off, but if you clean and lube the chain, the cassette and the chainrings regularly you’ll prolong their life. Enjoy. :-)

Easiest way I've found to do this is to fire up Outlook, go through the wizard but don't configure email, at which point it will create a new blank PST file at the location Steve mentions, then quit Outlook, and overwrite the PST file with the preserved one. When you start Outlook again all your stuff should be there.

Virtualbox is a good choice for a bit of tinkering - I find it not quite as easy to use as VirtualPC, but it has the advantage that it supports 64 bit guest OSs, which VirtualPC doesn't.

How long before your Facebook guide simply reads: "Just don't use Facebook"? ;-)

Does SIMS support R2? The file size limit got jacked up to 10Gb for that release.

Hope this gives you the general idea: http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1096/5146560940_d6d13ec5d5_m.jpg

You've mentioned Exchange in the first posting, and then said later on that the school understands that a server may be down for 48 hours . . . . Is it fair to say then that the school is happy to be without email for two days? Also - being a pessimist when it comes to reliability, stating that the system hasn't crashed in 2+ years says to me that something nasty will happen in 3- years time :-) While having an IT person available is about the weekly check stuff, it's also about their availability when things go bad.....

Well, let's hope his day improves!

I have a site that uses Heart, hosted on a regular business package that's just been moved from old to new infrastructure. Support has always been average, nothing stellar, no horror stories. However the new infrastructure allows a maximum file size of 200Mb. If this would be a problem for you I'd advise checking the package out thoroughly. There are other small niggles, but this is enough of a limitation that I am also looking for a new host at the moment :-)

We had no technical problems with them, had good support and were happy with them. But then along came the elephant thing. GoDaddy CEO Shoots Elephant, Posts Video: Critics Outraged | Science and Space | TIME.com