[K12OSN] ***Texas Users: thin clients running PC programs via WTS

[ahodson at elp.rr.com]

TEA provides the web-based login for TestNav, the applications that run
on Macs or PCs. We've tried using Windows Terminal Services (Virtual
Server) - bought enough licenses for each lab, created users, gave them
appropriate rights, and we are ready to roll... Connecting from the thin
clients is SUPER easy - I assume other sites are using similar solutions
for PC Programs that "must" be run on thin client labs.
Cheers
Alan Hodson
El Paso ISD, TX
-=o=-

----- Original Message -----
From: "Accessys at smart.net" <accessys at smart.net>
Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 7:43 am
Subject: Re: [K12OSN] ***Texas Users: How to deal with test.nav
To: "Support list for open source software in schools." <k12osn at redhat.com>

> 
> no said exact opposite, it is against the law to mandate a system that
> is proprietary unless it is provided free to those who do not have it.
> 
> however as far as I know this is only for people with disabilities
> since it is in the ADA law.
> 
> Bob
> 
> 
> On Thu, 4 Oct 2007 ahodson at elp.rr.com wrote:
> 
> > I am surprised nobody picked up on this comment, as it really 
> doesn't> clarify what side of the fence you are sitting on. Are you 
> saying that
> > it is ILLEGAL to run a state mandated test on a system that is not
> > proprietary (ie, Mac or Windows?) - If that is so, could you please
> > expand a little? I sincerely hope that we haven't arrived at the 
> stage> where your operating system is mandated by 
> law/lawyers/politicians!!!> cheers
> > Alan Hodson
> > El Paso, TX
> > -=o=-
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Accessys at smart.net" <accessys at smart.net>
> > Date: Wednesday, October 3, 2007 10:26 am
> > Subject: Re: [K12OSN] Texas Users: How to deal with test.nav
> > To: "Support list for open source software in schools." 
> <k12osn at redhat.com>>
> > >
> > > technically under ADA and 508 laws it is illegal to MANDATE an
> > > unprovided (free) proprietary system.    I think there are a 
> few other
> > > laws on this issue too.
> > >
> > > Bob
> > >
> > > On Wed, 3 Oct 2007, Alan Hodson wrote:
> > >
> > > > Greetings again list
> > > >
> > > > Texas users are mandated to use test.nav as an assessment 
> tool -
> > > we as a district naturally have it available on Macs and PCs. I am
> > > wondering if anyone knows of a hack/way to implement the needed
> > > applications so thin-client labs can also become usable for 
> testing.> > > Thanks
> > > >
> > > > Alan Hodson
> > > > http://tinyurl.com/3e4sh8
> > > > El Paso ISD, TX
> > > > -=o=-
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