We took the following approach last year.

If the student has a machine that is not at least Windows 2000, we don't
support them.  We however, in times when volume is light, will give them
an hour's "Best Faith" effort.  This is explained to the students.

That way, when at the beginning of the semester, when we're going full
tilt, we turn them away.  But a few weeks into the semester we'll help
if we're not as busy.

Last year, we only had around 20 (out of 2000 residents) that had
non-Win2000+ machines.

Actually, we only had 15 or so Windows 2000 machines as well.  Most
everyone made the transition to XP.



 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Perfigo SecureSmart and CleanMachines Discussion List 
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of L Garner
> Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2005 7:40 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Ban OS versions
> 
> We're attempting to phase out older OS versions because 
> Microsoft is not supporting them.  I _think_ Microsoft 
> currently still supports 2000, and
>   of course XP support is still available.  My school will 
> have to decide if we will allow ME and older systems.... Do 
> we 'ignore' if someone brings a system using ME (telling them 
> we don't support it if they have a question)... Do we block 
> these systems since we told them that ME would not be 
> supported after August 1st?
> 
> I decided to email the experts to see if it was even do-able, 
> cause if we could _not_ block, there was no reason to even discuss it.
> 
> You guys are GREAT!!!!!
> 
> --
> Libby Garner
> Library and Information Services
> 203 Chalmers Library
> Kenyon College
> [log in to unmask]
> 740-427-5699
> 
> 
> Walker, James wrote:
> > Please forgive my ignorance, but why are you not supporting ME (or
> > 2000)? I'm preparing to implement the client for the first 
> time, but it
> > is late in the game for me to require only XP.
> > 
> > James Walker
> > Director of Technology
> > Bethel College
> > 1001 W. McKinley Ave.
> > Mishawaka, IN 46545
> > 574.257.7616
> > 
> [SNIP]
>