Computer Lab Set-up
Rev. Bogan,
Before we can install the computers and network connections, we need to know several things:
- We need to know whether there’s a firewall separating the lab from the pastor’s office. If there is no firewall, we can simply run some cable up through the ceiling, but if there’s a firewall, we need to know so we can order a wireless switch.
- Have you increased the amount of electricity flowing to the computer lab? Since the computer lab shares a circuit with the women’s classroom next door, we can at present safely plug in only four of the five computers we’ll be setting up.
- When can we come in to set up the lab? We were hoping to come in on Saturday, 6 May. Will that work for you?
Thanks for your help we look forward to continuing this project.
Thursday, 20 April 2006 Phone communication:
We called Rev. Bogan, who said he thinks there’s a firewall, but isn’t sure; we should call the head pastor.
6 May “sounds good” for the installation, but again, call the head pastor.
I forgot to ask about the wiring, but Rev. Bogan said something about “if we decide to have the computer lab in that room” that doesn’t bode well for the room having been re-wired.
Friday, 21 April phone message left on Head Pastor’s answering machine.
Tuesday, 25 April (during lab) left message on Church answering machine
Response-intragroup
looks like we’re on for the 6th. i think. i guess we need to set a definite time today to let him know that we will be there for sure.
Response
Hi all,
Please call me before you come out so that I can make sure that the doors will be open and I will be there. Bogan
Response-intragroup
He basically said don’t worry about it. If they haven’t done their part, we just do ours and they will have to do the rest on their own. It seemed like a good plan to us.
Response-intragroup
That’s good…What did Martin have to say after class yesterday? I guess I’ll just see you all in lab this afternoon..
Response-intragroup
I went ahead and did a little work on the wiki. I figured we probably should have something besides the description site in there. Take a look at it and please add anything to what i wrote. We still need an implementation plan (probably should have had that earlier), a log of our communications, and something about our lessons learned. The problem/solution section could also probably be enhanced. I thought you could write about your struggle to the death with that one computer. Anyway, just some ideas.
Response-intragroup
My email said that we would be there at 9am.
Response
This is good. I will not be there at that time but I will make sure that the doors to the office and lab will be open. Please call to make sure that this does happen.
Response
Did anyone include Martin in on this info? Just so we know he can be there to help out, or be on call or something…