How do computer viruses work?
One of our main concerns when working with technology is the threat that computer viruses pose on our equipment. Originally these viruses were thought up by computer graduates as a bit of fun, but it did not take long before these bits of fun turned into cases of malicious threat and destruction, more of a […]
‘Start an Online Training Business’ – an alternative review
Earlier this week we published our first review of this new resource, written by David Evans. He was fairly critical of the ebook format and questioned its approach. Wilma Taggart takes a different view – here is her commentary on this resource:Start an Online Training BusinessAuthor: Cherry ReaPublisher: Crestia Developments Pty. Ltd.Price: $US 26.95Web address: […]
A review on Lotus SmartSuite Millenium Edition 9.5
So far having looked at Microsoft products and all it’s different versions of the same application has made it interesting to review Lotus products and find that it has not taken this approach. Instead this edition is a one-size-fits-all type of application.This suite includes the wordprocessor, Word Pro (which started life years ago as Samna […]
‘Start an Online Training Business’ by Cherry Rea
Start an Online Training BusinessCherry Rea (2000)Crestia Developments Ltd, 19 Tennyson Street, Carrum 3197 Victoria, Australia $26.95 e-book available from http://www.webtraining-biz.com/Start an Online Training Business is designed to enable anyone to start a training business on the web. It’s called an e-book – which simply means that it’s a series of web pages with spiral […]
Microsoft wins fight, Supreme Court declines appeal
Microsoft have won their appeal to have their antitrust case heard in the federal appeals court rather than the US Supreme Court. This move is where Microsoft in 1998 won a previous case with antitrust enforcers. This decision could result in delays to probably between six to twelve months thus allowing Microsoft more time to […]
Educational Multimedia: aiming to provide advice at a good price!
Educational Multimedia was formed in September 1997 to offer business-to-business e-learning, with a focus is on the end user. The company offers both soft skills and IT skills training, with a customer base which includes government agencies, county councils and large corporations. TrainingZONE took a few minutes to talk to Theo Lynn, CEO of the […]
E-Learning access for employees expected to double
Whenever new training ideas are introduced, fairly articulate information and justification is needed to highlight the benefits of such training to both the organisation and those at whom the training is intended.A report produced by The Forum Corporation outlined some significant factors, that even though the research has been based around American organisations these points […]
Computers in Primary Schools – more harm than good
Computers in primary schools are reportedly to be doing more harm than good. The findings were outlined in a report published by the Alliance for Childhood, an international group of teachers, doctors, psychologists and primate researchers.It outlined that childrens development was being stunted, encouraged obesity aggravated eyestrain and did not encourage creativity. The alliances report […]
World’s first wireless virus reported
McAffee.com Anti Virus Emergency Response Team in Beaverton, Oregon have reportedly found the world’s first virus that targets wireless hand-held computers.Reports of viruses infecting the personal digital assistants (PDA’s) was previously unreported, however, this virus called the Palm OS/Phange virus does not appear widespread.The virus apparently fills the PDA’s screen with a dark grey box, […]
A survival guide for classroom trainers
The forecasts for the growth of e-learning are becoming more extravagant by the month, says Clive Shepherd, writing in this month’s IT Training magazine. Shepherd says that classroom trainers have a right to be sceptical about the figures being given out, arguing that “the world is changing fast, but not that fast.” Training and IT […]
StarOffice 5.2, is this competition for Microsoft Office?
Are you a dedicated follower of Microsoft Office or are you prepared to view any other applications that may offer the same (or at least similar) functionality without having to pay a single penny?Sun Microsystems suite of desktop publications called StarOffice 5.2. It has free distribution where you can either download it or request a […]
New research centre on the impacts of technology
A new research centre is to be created to investigate the impact of new technology on society. Michael Wills the Minister for Learning and Technology welcomed the new research centre that will spearhead the government’s drive to end the digital divide.The centre will bring together individuals to form an expert body in the development, review […]
The e-learning centre – a good looking resource!
The e-learning centre is a tastefully designed site for anyone wanting to find out more about creating e-learning solutions.Although lacking in content itself (aside from the e-learning workshops it offers), the site has a mass of useful links to other sites brought together in one place, divided into a number of sections. Thankfully each link […]
New training resource for more effective email
Xebec McGraw-Hill has launched an online learning resource to help organisations reduce information overload by ensuring employees write, send, receive and manage their e-mails more productively.Called E-ffective E-mail, the resource comprises three courses – Policies and Procedures, Sending the Right Message and Managing Your Email – which are available on a single CD-Rom or as […]
Review – Netscape 6 Release 2 and Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5
Netscape 6 Release 2 Netscape have released a beta version of Netscape 6 Release 2 in an attempt to take back some of the market share that Microsoft has given its web browser by integrating it into the Windows operating system and giving it away for free.Whether any rulings that the US court set for […]
KnowledgePool expand e-learning by acquiring Maxim Training
KnowledgePool have announced their purchase of Maxim Training who is one of the UK’s leading developers of CD-ROM and on-line multi-media training. In a recent UK study, Maxim Training appeared eighth in the top ten on-line multi-media producers.This is the second announcement by KnowledgePool in a month for further expansion of its e-learning portfolio, thus […]
Software Review – Microsoft Project 2000
For those of us IT Trainers who have trained any application as complex as project management software, know there is more to a product than simply allowing a user to work their way methodically through the menus, and setting a simple task to complete. Project Management principles are a must, or as is usually the […]
E-learning directory withdrawn
Fenman has decided to close down the e-learning directory web site launched in July. Editors and reviewers were told last week that, after spending considerable time and money on the development and marketing of the site, it had become clear that it was not going to generate any revenue or other significant payback. In particular, […]
ASTD’s Learning Circuits Express – 7 September 2000
Learning Circuits Express is an information service provided by Learning Circuits, ASTD’s online magazine about e-learning. The newswire is reproduced here with consent from ASTD for use by TrainingZONE members.Scroll to the end of this message for FREE subscription information.IN THIS ISSUE: 1. E-Learning Portals–Who Needs Them?2. Speculation Swirls Over E-Learning Napster Notion3. An Online […]
NETg Certification Courses for Networking Professionals
NETg offer a range of networking courses and are aimed at being able to provide such training to busy IT people. The IDC Training Services report 2000 highlighted that in 1999 there was a shortage of 900,000 IT skilled workers in Western Europe and this figure is seen to increase by 4% to a total […]
