What do we use at the Cyber Café?

We use “thin client” terminals from nComputing connected to Microsoft Server 2003.

All workstations have speaker and USB extension cords so patrons can connect headphones and USB devices from the desktop.

No more reaching down to the floor and behind the computers to plug in your headphones or USB devices!  New keyboards, mice, & 19” flat screen monitors, flush out our upgrades.

Please replace your floppy disks with USB “thumb” drives so you can save your documents. We can transfer your files from floppy disks to your USB drive for you when staff are available.

We also have several pieces of adaptive hardware that users may want to use, depending on their needs. These include large print keyboards, touchpads (instead of mouse), and trackballs with an extra large ball.

Please tell us what your accommodation needs are so we can assist you.

Other Equipment

A Kyocera high-speed laser printer and high speed Internet access completes our basic setup of what is available for patrons. We are experimenting with several donated scanners, but they’ve been unreliable. As we improve our media equipment, we hope to add scanning, faxing, CD-writing and related services. These will carry a modest fee to recover costs and help improve the Cyber Café’s financial stability. 

Software

Note: Instant Messaging programs are not permitted on any computers. For instant messaging services, go to Meebo and use their free, web-based service.  Instant Messsaging activities, even using Meebo, is not permitted in the Training Room unless an instructor is teaching that concept in class.  Anyone caught using instant messaging in the Training Room will face sanctions, including the possibility of our revoking their Cyber Cafe membership or participation in a training program.