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<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dnavy face=3DArial><span style=3D=
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10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Hock,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dnavy face=3DArial><span style=3D=
'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>No real PC requirements as long as you=
can
use them to meet the training package unit of competencies. I use Pentium 3=
PCs
with 20 GB HDD, 128Mb RAM (at present), run XP Lite and about to partition t=
he HDD
to load Ubuntu Linux. The students can then load relevant applications.<o:p>=
</o:p></span></font></p>
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'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>In respect to how long you may use them
for – really depends on your schools commitment to VET IT. I have some
computers that are 4 to 5 years old and still used in my VET IT course. You
need to look and understand the ICA05 Training Package and its content ̵=
1; try
and attend a VITTA run PD session look out for details as I am not sure when=
we
are running one in Melbourne next.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dnavy face=3DArial><span style=3D=
'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Other hardware: I currently run an
independent network with 4 servers, with various network operating systems f=
rom
Server 2003, Linux, and even the old Windows NT ver. 4.0 . The 7 workstation=
s
we have attached to this network and a laser printer – all installed b=
y
the students. I use my VET network for the IT Apps students to understand Ne=
tworking
– protocols, topology, security issues etc. This is a very hands-on wa=
y
for the students to understand networking and works well.<o:p></o:p></span><=
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<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dnavy face=3DArial><span style=3D=
'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Try the VET IT list for more informatio=
n. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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itapps-bounces@edulists.com.au [mailto:itapps-bounces@edulists.com.au] <b><s=
pan
style=3D'font-weight:bold'>On Behalf Of </span></b>Hock Khaw<br>
<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Monday, 14 May 2007 1:0=
9 PM<br>
<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> Year 12 IT Applications
Teachers' Mailing List<br>
<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> [Year 12 IT Apps] VE=
T IT
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<p><font size=3D2 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>=
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all,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=3D2 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>=
We are
currently redeploying some computers for use by students doing the VET IT
program. Can you please let me know what are the minimum requirements for th=
ese
students to use and what they mainly use for? What is the duration for the u=
se
of these systems, one term or whole year? Hope to hear from people out there
who are offering the VET IT courses.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=3D2 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>=
Thank
you.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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