computers at CSA

[melly]

Does anyone know if the computers have Microsoft word/exel and Adobe acrobat? Are you allowed to download PDF's and documents? Is there a printer or fax machine available for a fee? As much as I wanted a work-free vacation, I don't think it's going to happen. The forecast shows Isolated t-storms EVERY day we are supposed to be there, so I can get my work done then I suppose. thanks!

[Chris]

Ummm.... first, the forecast is ALWAYS for rain, but it seldom turns into a washout. Plan on more sun than rain, even if it DOES rain every single day.

Second, I do not believe that I saw any access to usb ports or such on the PC's at SweptAway. Nor do I think that the PC's are really work friendly, but then again, all I ever checked was my personal e-mail account and did a little web browsing.

IF you're fishing for advice, I'd recommend counting on enjoying the vaca time... don't let a "standard" weather forecast become an excuse for slipping into work mode. (really just mho)

[jagorham]

I know they have printers hooked up to the computers, can't speak for any faxes on premisis.

I also don't know if they have Excel, but they did have MSWord. And I can't speak for the ability to download anything.

[nguc54t]

Melly, I don't recall seeing these apps on any of the PC's, and I've never seen a printer available. The PC's are available for guests to check email, and, you're only expected to be on them for a few minutes at a time. Don't worry about the forecast, that's typical of the Caribbean. It rains every day, but, it passes through very quickly.

[Sue and Randy]

you might want to look into an app called gotomypc. it allows access to your home pc from another PC. while i have researched the requirements it may work for you and it has a 30 day trial to connect to one PC.

Randy

[Chris]

Now that I think a little longer about this... I seem to recall that the pc's are "locked up" in housings of the cabinetry. You can't even get at 'em... All that's accessible are the keyboard, mouse and monitor.

[dirtleg]

If you truly must work while at CSA and you want to be productive, I would highly recommend taking an adequate laptop with you to do the work at your own pace and time frame. I would not count on printers being available. I do not remember seeing them in the computer room. I think the reason for printers not being available is because of folks wanting to print photos and such. Ink is way expensive to provide a printer for anyone to use for any reason they choose. As for downloading, I don't think that will be possible on the computers provided, I don't think ports are accessible for a portable drive to be hooked up. While the computers are great for checking email and doing a little web surfing, they are by no means a powerful work station. And besides, as mentioned previously, they ask that you spend no more than a few minutes at a time so the others can use them also.

So take a laptop if you must. If your office has not provided one for you maybe working on vacation is not all that important after all. I'm just sayin'.

[Sue and Randy]

there used to be one hp laser printer in the computer lounge. it was working when i last needed to print there in 2008.

Randy

[sndtrevino]

Delegate delegate delegate, there is bound to be someone at your work that can cover you even if you are the boss time to let someone succeed and or fail.

[mntruck]

They had a printer when we were there in Feb. I think it was hooked up to maybe 2 of the computers??? We used it to print our boarding passes on Delta for our return home. Not sure what kind it was but it did the job for us.