Bert uses special hardware and software, so the upgrade must be planned to reduce unpleasant surprises.
This regards Bert (Robert) Fulbright, <rmf14> work computer. See also:
We reinitated the discussion to upgrade Bert's computer, from phone conversation with Oliver, Monday, 6/30/14 regarding Zip drive access (Remedy ticket INC000001136570),.
Upgrade computer
Replace computer with a new one
Since it's a Dell OptiPlex 755 running WinXP, replace with a new computer.
- Oliver: Discuss with John Miner to get OK (or alternative)
Install necessary OS and software
Install PhysIT's Win7 image, and thus get installed MS Outlook, etc.
Must also buy and add:
- The full Acrobat. To write and edit PDFs.
Ensure good scanner
If must replace current scanner, buy one that meets the same needs.
- Flatbed, so can scan color gels
- Must have decent OCR software to use with scanner's output.
Ensure access to Brio is complete
Bert checked today (6/30/14) with Rosemary, and he confirmed that on her work computer (Win7 Enterprise; Q: Our image?), he can access all his views (subclasses) in Brio, to meet his needs for instruction.
- Initially we were concerned because certain necessary views (subclasses) done from his home computer (Windows, IE) don't work.