Post by: RNKIII on January 22, 2009, 01:06:59 PM
Bob K. rnkiii
Post by: Paddy on January 22, 2009, 01:19:22 PM
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Mr. Bush stopped e-mailing when he entered the White House, citing security worries, and the Oval Office does not have a computer in it.
Eight years and he basically didn't touch a computer? You can see that it wouldn't be a priority for him...http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/05/1...and&emc=rss
Post by: Xairbusdriver on January 22, 2009, 09:37:50 PM
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Eight years and he basically didn't touch a computer?
I wouldn't be surprised to hear that about many CEOs in many conglomerates or just large corporations. How of ten does the CEO actually speak/write/email to anyone not already in the next office or on a hot-line somewhere else in the world. Writing not only takes longer and is less interactive, it can be less secure, either in transmission or in archives that the writer didn't know existed! 
Of course, this is just my opinion, I've not been too close to any CEO lately...
I would just hope they had more to do than type messages on a computer. And they certainly don't need one to keep up with the financial status, inventory, personnel matters, etc. of the corporation. That's not their job. Nor is it the Presidents, IMHO. THere are simply too many details in this government or most any large company for any one person to have it all in their computer (and certainly not in their mind!). That's why any good leader has a staff of experts who can be honest and open in their dealings with the leader. The leader counts on their skills, knowledge and integrity to provide him with the facts and consequences as best they can. Once that's been done, it's the leader who must make the final decision and take full responsibility for it. And now, back to our friendly, non-political, platform agnostic, helpful discussions. 
Igotago...
Post by: krissel on January 23, 2009, 01:57:15 AM
http://www.forbes.com/2009/01/23/msft-edge...artner=yahootix
Post by: Highmac on January 23, 2009, 09:32:27 AM
Obama's staff of Mac users find White House mired in Microsoft-dominated technological dark ages
Post by: Xairbusdriver on January 23, 2009, 10:50:44 AM
Hope meets reality sooner than expected? 
Post by: Xairbusdriver on January 23, 2009, 08:30:25 PM
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using Internet protocol encryption technology and NSA-certified cryptography
So, it's not actually anything that MS developed. That's a relief! One can probably count on one finger how many times MS has been linked with 'good security. All they've done is hard wire the security system into their device. I suspect that any company doing that would be approved, assuming the hardware is not made outside the US or that no one is able to access the code or maybe have the code burned in upon arrival in the good ole US of A.Frankly, I find the continued dependence on MS software, very uncomforting! Aren't these high-level IT specialists supposed to be aware of what is happening in the real world? Are they included in the masses that have been brain-washed by the MS hype? As even Mr. Clinton would have said, "It's the software, stupid!"
I am still hoping for some real changes. That's what he promised. How long do we have to wait? This is not the financial problem, Iraq, not even South America. THere are better and safer options. "Just do it!" And i really don't care if it's not a Mac! Seriously!Hundreds of thousands of virus/bugs, trojan horses can't be wrong!
Post by: Paddy on January 23, 2009, 09:43:41 PM
Obama gets to keep his BlackBerry
On a related note (yes, I know - an article from a year ago):
Apples for the Army
So, will life imitate art? (the "West Wing")
Post by: sandbox on January 25, 2009, 01:54:20 AM
I suppose eventually you'd find a room that you like and put a computer in it, but it wouldn't be fun for me if I couldn't walk around with my laptop. From what I've read DuhbU also used a Mac?
Post by: Jack W on January 25, 2009, 10:03:26 AM
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I gave it some thought and wondered if they would use wifi....mac Airs in the whitehouse?
I suppose eventually you'd find a room that you like and put a computer in it, but it wouldn't be fun for me if I couldn't walk around with my laptop. From what I've read DuhbU also used a Mac?
I suppose eventually you'd find a room that you like and put a computer in it, but it wouldn't be fun for me if I couldn't walk around with my laptop. From what I've read DuhbU also used a Mac?
Dubya used a computer?
I thought I read somewhere recently that security prohibited him from using email.
His inbox would be full if people knew his addy.
- Jack
Post by: gunug on January 25, 2009, 11:02:16 AM
Post by: Paddy on January 25, 2009, 11:16:41 AM
Apparently it's unknown whether the White House has a wi-fi network used by White House staffers or not:
http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/chris-dann...house-have-wifi
Post by: Texas Mac Man on January 28, 2009, 07:57:51 PM
Post by: Paddy on January 28, 2009, 09:42:47 PM
