IT Links and Resources

Work Orders, News,  Global Mailing lists, etc.

You can find all staff related resources on the Resources for Staff web page, which is a pictured "Staff" link on the home page.

Software Resources

Adobe Reader - installer

FirstClass Client - http://firstclass.com
This is MCOE's preferred email client software to use for MCOE-mail.

Windows XP/Vista FirstClass 11 033 28 mb <-- Best FirstClass 11 017 27 mb

MacOS Xdesc Firstclass 11 017 26 mb <-- Best

Training Guides

First Class Client

FC Client guide is a basic use guide for MCOE-mail.

Saving Mail guide describes how to save email to your hard drive.

FC Calendar guide is a basic use guide for using the calendar feature in FirstClass.

Firefox

Firefox is a free Web browser that we recommend as an alternative to Internet Explorer (IE). Because Firefox generally has fewer known vulnerabilities than IE, improved security is often cited as a reason to switch.  However, please note that you will still need to use IE for Windows updates, so please do not uninstall Internet Explorer.  Simply follow the instructions from the following link, whether you have Windows, Mac, or Linux operating system.

Instructions for Installing Firefox

Or, for those of the visual modality, this short video highlights some of the basic Firefox features.

Tele - Video - Web Conferencing

Presentation and Conferencing Setup Guide outlines procedures for requesting, scheduling, and ensuring a successful conference.  The guide includes instructions for Tele-Conferencing, Video-Conferencing, and Web-Conferencing.

Windows XP

Computer Maintenance Guide outlines procedures for keeping your computer in good running condition.

Buying/Purchasing

CALSAVE
MCOE is a member of this consortium that allows Districts within Mendocino County to purchase software at a reduced price. Some of the more popular applications include:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Adobe Acrobat, Elements, InDesign, and Photoshop
• FileMaker Pro
• ...many others...