Radio Network?
KR(krushing[at]cecasun.utc.edu)
Mon, 10 May 1999 13:05:35 -0500
WinMac Digest #307 - Monday, May 10, 1999
Radio Network?
by "KR" <krushing@cecasun.utc.edu>
Subject: Radio Network?
From: KR <krushing@cecasun.utc.edu>
Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 13:05:35 -0500
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Win-Mac listers,
Here's a problem to which I've been asked to respond here in Chattanooga,
Tennessee, and -- honestly -- I do not have a clue about what response (or
responses) might be appropriate.... perhaps, someone on our H-Mac e-mail
list might have an answer... so... I'm seeking your input.
Here's the problem:
One of the large local private schools in Chattanooga a couple of years ago
abandoned the Macintosh platform in favor of pc.... and last year the
school began requiring its incoming seventh graders to purchase a Toshiba
3030ct NFS laptop bundle. This particular Toshiba laptop comes with a
"wireless network card" that permits the laptop to interface with a
schoolwide radio local area network (LAN).
This year, the school administration is asking (but not yet requiring) all
of its hundreds of students to purchase the Toshiba bundle (seventh and
eighth graders are required to purchase the Toshibia-- the purchase is
simply "recommended" for the upper school). In years to come, say the
school administrators, they intend to add a grade a year to those required
to purchase the computer and its radio network card.
I've received inquiries in the last two or three weeks from several parents
of students at the high school asking if there is any Macintosh alternative
to purchasing the Toshiba package. My understanding is that the basic
Toshiba package includes the model 3020ct laptop, several accessories, and
the "Wireless Network Card." The price of the package is supposed to be
about $2,800... ..and the basic question I'm being asked is--is there some
card or upgrade for Macintosh laptops that will permit a Mac to interface
with the school's radio LAN.
One distraught parent told me that spending $3,000 for a new laptop for his
daughter is more than he spent for his last desktop computer... and he
wants to explore all options.
I'm supposed to be knowledgeable about Macs... but, honestly, this is one
problem for which I do not YET have an answer.
--kit
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Dr. Kittrell Rushing
Head, Department of Communication
311 Frist Hall
615 McCallie Avenue
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN 37403-2598
Voice: (423) 755-4400 Facsimilie: (423) 755-4695
krushing@cecasun.utc.edu *** http://www.utc.edu/commdept
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