Today when I walked in to work, I found that ProtectON has been installed in the open lab. No surprise, I had seen one of the tech staff cleaning computers—running Ad-Aware, Spybot, trying to get rid of Party Poker, that miserable creature. Basically, ProctectON is software that runs on every computer, with a "master" computer that can control all the others. At certain intervals, say once a week or each day, the computers are restored, either automatically by a timer or with the "flip of a switch" from the computer with the control ability. When the computers are restored, they revert to a prescribed set of programs and settings. Any changes students have made to the computers will be gone—programs downloaded, altered desktops, or rearranged shortcuts for example.
Now, this is great. IF the persons in charge know what they're doing. There are several reasons I'm unhappy with what they've done, but the primary reason is no Firefox. I know you're sick of my letters, but they're fun.
Dear Stanly Community College,
We've had our differences, ol' buddy, but for the most part we've been mutual, don't you think? So, we're pretty much square. I like and respect you and heck, I even admire you sometimes. However, there is one thing I can't tolerate, and that is your devotion to Internet Explorer. Did he save your life in Vietnam or something? Is he that bad uncle with one saving grace who you can't bring yourself to throw out? Face it, he's bad news. He's antiquated and selfish. He sits around all day on the couch watching wrestling. He has so many bad qualities, and he's unwilling to change. And quite bluntly, his hygiene is dreadful; I can't even look at him. Most other people have told him to hit the trail, but not you. You must be awful forgiving; one day with him and I'm ready to boot him out. Please, do everyone a favor and finally be honest with him, and yourself.
Think about it: it's only for the good. Once everyone has told him to get lost, maybe he'll see the error of his ways and straighten himself out. It's all we can hope for. I'm pretty generous with others, I can overlook flaws and try to help people out. But presently, this is beyond. He's dragging us all down with him.
Sincerely, Brian
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