Re: CIS lab

Allan Samaroo wrote:
> great!
> 
> here's what i have in mind.  everyone, please have an input in this.
> 
> We have about 20 PCs (Pentiums, PIIs), some accessories and peripherals. 
>  Most Comp. Sci. students in UWI currently do not have much exposure to 
> hardware and can't do basic things like change RAM, install hard drives, 
> etc.
> 
> Our objective will be to give them some exposure into the handling of 
> these PCs by opening them up, testing various devices and components, 
> and finally networking them into a workable LAN.  Thus giving them some 
> practical experience with material they won't usually cover in their 
> degree courses.
> 
> Once we have the machines up and running, we can then be able to move 
> some of them to other sites (community centres, etc) and keep a few in 
> the lab for test purposes.
> 
> I'm thinking this can be done in one week, at half-day sessions.
> 
> 
> Allan.
> 
When? Where?

Richard

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