there are no more pre-screening of comments
we'll try it open for awhile to encourage comments
MP3 files are "industry" standard for music, some audio books, etc. MP4's are Apple's iTune proprietary audio format, and they are encrypted where you cannot play them on non iPod MP3 players.
There are ways. Check the web if you want to know how. As far as we know, it is legal to convert an mp4 to an mp3 file; however, we won't post how here just in case.
MLC is in the process of a one year pilot with Webex for web conferencing and video "training". MLC Network Services has completed configuration and testing, including testing with five early adopter pilot library sites across multiple networks.
Webex will be demo'd at the May 22 meeting with public library directors in Jackson.
Around June 1, 2008 MLC will begin using and offering the webex services out to libraries with limited functionality and MLC hosting all conference and video calls, and webinars.
UPDATE
MLC is going to make this tech fair different and it's not just Network Services, it is an all MLC's event for you the Libraries! We hope to make it very FUN and exciting. For instance.... we hope to have some exciting gadgets for you to play with and some good best uses of web 2.0 / library 2.0 demonstrated. We are working on a format for the fair that will be fast and furious while still entertaining. Please plan to bring a car load of your library personnel. It is F-R-E-E! We'd like to see 150 - 200 of you attend!!!
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MLC will host the Tech Fair July 16-17 at MLC. Many vendors will be on site to demonstrate new technologies and gadgets. All libraries and other state agencies will be invited to attend. Please mark your calendars now and plan to attend. Booking will be done through Continuing Education.
802.11n is in the works. It is not ready yet. The minimum throughput requirement represents an approximate 4x leap in WLAN throughput performance compared to today's 802.11a/g networks.
Work on the 802.11n standard dates back to 2004. The draft is expected to be finalized in November 2008 with publication in July 2009, but major manufacturers are now releasing 'pre-N', 'draft n' or 'MIMO-based' products based on early specs. Cisco networks at a Mississippi conference last week mentioned a ready release may be more like two years out. The important thing to know now is it is coming, and it provides for much much faster wireless computing as you can see by the chart below.
Wireless LAN Throughput by IEEE Standard
IEEE Over-the-Air Media Access Layer
802.11b 11 Mbps 5 Mbps
802.11g 54 Mbps 25 Mbps (when .11b is not present)
802.11a 54 Mbps 25 Mbps
802.11n 200+ Mbps 100 Mbps
Table 1. Comparison of different 802.11 transfer rates. (Source: Intel Labs
Here are upcoming scheduled migrations:
7/15 Pine Forest
7/14 Sharkey Issaquena
RSS "Really Simple Syndication" is a family of Web feed formats used to publish frequently updated content such as blog entries, news headlines or podcasts. An RSS document, which is called a "feed", "web feed", or "channel", contains either a summary of content from an associated web site or the full text. RSS makes it possible for people to keep up with their favorite web sites in an automated manner that's easier than checking them manually.
RSS content can be read using software called an "RSS reader", "feed reader" or an "aggregator". The user subscribes to a feed by entering the feed's link into the reader or by clicking an RSS icon in a browser that initiates the subscription process. The reader checks the user's subscribed feeds regularly for new content, downloading any updates that it finds.
Check out this article on Generation "Y" using the libraries.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/internet/60970.html
With all the chatter about social networking sites these days, look at the newest trend, social networking sites for the very very young.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/31/business/31virtual.html?_r=1&ref=technology&oref=slogin
Please remember to file for an MPLS bundle MissIN3 this ERATE cycle! All libraries must be off MissIN2 by December 31, 2008!!!! If you need assistance to get started call NSB Help Desk or Treasure Stover.
MLC is pursuing a webinar type tool. We hope to be annoucing a pilot project soon where you can participate in live video meetings with us. If you are interested in being a part of the pilot, send an email to tcstover@mlc.lib.ms.us and mention you are interested. We need to know three things, 1) you have at least one late model pc or laptop with a web cam, (2) internet explorer browser version 6.00 or higher on that pc or laptop, and (3) a phone you can be called on close to where that pc or laptop is. We will be choosing from that pool of volunteers, but we will most likely pick only those from that pool with the bandwidth, in our opinion, able to handle it. This is neither restricted to legacy (MissIN2) nor MPLS (MissIN3) sites. - Treasure
Do I need a wap phone, internet browser capable phone, smartphone, pda or all of the above? It depends on how you plan to use a device.
If you want a quick way to check your emails, and weather a WAP phone or a phone with an internet browser is probably all you need. If you want to store contacts, calendar information, etc. You probably want either a smartphone or pda (personal data assistant). The difference between a smartphone and a pda is basically the smartphone is a pda with a cell phone included in the device.
Web sites are your business card to the world. Some feel websites should remain more static, i.e. your picture, your recommended links, information about your company, documents to download, etc. Websites are more about information and "corporate" vision, and approved content. Wikis and Blogs are more about opinions and sharing comments.
Wikis are a way you can collaberate and post articles, ideas, etc. with a bunch of people as editors.
Blogs are a way you can control what is posted, but still allow for collaberative comments, poll taking, and push news.
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