[UCIMC-Tech] [IMC] Remote Access for Bookkeeper/Treasurer
Chris Ritzo
chris.ritzo at gmail.com
Sat Sep 25 17:23:07 CDT 2010
Dear Finance Group:
I was mistaken when I said that remote access was not working. It does
however, require set up in person.
Brian Duggan is ready to work with whomever in your group needs remote
access to the finance computer. Please arrange a time with him to get set
up.
You will be required to bring your computer to the IMC so that Brian can
configure it properly.
As his site supervisor, I've asked him to make this a priority. In fact, I
asked him to do this the last time it was requested in July. If there has
been a delay in getting this set up, it has been with Finance staff failing
to arrange a time to do this configuration.
Chris
On Sat, Sep 25, 2010 at 8:09 AM, Chris Ritzo <chris.ritzo at gmail.com> wrote:
> You are correct that there was remote access. Brian and I are working on
> restoring it and Brian did reach out to work with you on setting up you
> machine. Tech has always been made up of volunteers, except when Josh was a
> Vista. Folks are just going to have to either get used to a different level
> of support than they had in the past or find funds to start paying for
> support.
>
> We've all given our time and money to the IMC in various ways. We also all
> have other obligations. Some people ARE employees, whether that's hourly,
> Vista, Americorps or whatever. I'm sure you put in way more time than you
> get paid for, but that's your choice.
>
> No one is trying to direct your activities. What I have tried to do is to
> tell you why "giving you what you need" isn't as simple as you just asking
> for it. Finance is welcome to go get their own support elsewhere and pay for
> it at any time. Until then, you'll just have to depend on volunteers who are
> already stretched too thin.
>
> I'm sorry you're leaving Joy, but I doubt that we'll restore remote access
> before Oct. 8. I'm sitting here on my one day off this week working on the
> issue and given that you're quitting anyway, I'm wondering if I should even
> worry about it.
>
>
> On Sat, Sep 25, 2010 at 7:31 AM, JOY <imcbooks at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> You know what, Beth? I purchased, with my own money, a laptop so I could
>> dedicate one specific to IMC work to connect remotely. I purchased antivirus
>> software for it. I even purchased the printer/copier/fax machine in the
>> finance office. I made copies so finance stuff did not go off site. I did
>> all of these things to enable remote access -- years ago. We HAD remote
>> access. I did not perceive it. It existed. Jason and I were very able to
>> keep up with the mountain of work at that time. Fixing remote access would
>> have gone a long way to support what we do. I have been asking for months. I
>> won't ask again.
>>
>> My last day as bookkeeper/office manager is October 8. I do hope that
>> everyone will get on board and quit trying to "direct," without working with
>> or attending finance, and instead support the work that the finance group
>> does. I'm confident that these "self appointed directors" will now get in
>> the office and do the work that needs to be done!
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Joy
>>
>> On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 1:48 PM, Elizabeth Simpson <elizacorps at yahoo.com>wrote:
>>
>>> Hi folks-
>>>
>>> You've probably already covered this, but I want to second that remote
>>> access opens up issues of safety because the IMC can't (of course) control
>>> or verify the safety of the remote computers, which could have other users,
>>> etc.
>>>
>>> If the issue is one of two people needing to access the computer at the
>>> same time, again I'm ignorant on this, but couldn't it simply be that there
>>> are two computers at the IMC, one of which is 'remote' but still at the IMC?
>>> It's a dangerous protocol to have off site access, not only in terms of
>>> infection and hacking- for example, would IMC files be leaving the IMC to be
>>> input from home? Joy happens to be awesome, but we REALLY don't want to have
>>> finance stuff go off site, as an infrastructure issue.
>>>
>>> Regarding the issue Chris raised of infection, while I'm sure Joy is
>>> right that she wasn't downloading, I'm pretty sure other people have done
>>> so. It doesn't have to be porn to be problematic- spyware is insidious, and
>>> most folks can't help but get some on their computer if they are using the
>>> internet on a windows PC. This is especially a concern with a multi-use
>>> computer (e.g. what people would be using from home).
>>>
>>> In support,
>>> Elizabeth
>>>
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>>> --- On *Thu, 9/23/10, Brian Duggan <bcdugga at gmail.com>* wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> From: Brian Duggan <bcdugga at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Imc-bookkeeper] [UCIMC-Tech] Remote Access for
>>> Bookkeeper/Treasurer
>>> To: "JOY" <imcbooks at gmail.com>
>>> Cc: "Tech" <imc-tech at lists.ucimc.org>, imc-bookkeeper at lists.chambana.net
>>> Date: Thursday, September 23, 2010, 5:22 PM
>>>
>>>
>>> Hi Joy,
>>>
>>> What time does work for you?
>>>
>>> Is there anything that Tech can provide - after remote access - that you
>>> and Wayne need to work more efficiently?
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>> Brian
>>>
>>> On 9/23/10 4:13 PM, JOY wrote:
>>> > Brian, I won't be in on Tuesday or Wednesday next week so you can use
>>> > that time slot for something else.
>>> >
>>> > Chris, Brian told me that the finance computer was the "cleanest"
>>> > computer he had seen at the IMC so I'm not sure what downloads, etc you
>>> > were talking about. I did not do personal browsing or downloading.
>>> > Furthermore, we used to have remote access, until about a year ago, so
>>> > I'm not sure what you are referring to there either.
>>> >
>>> > What I can tell you is that it has made a significant impact when Jason
>>> > and I both need access to the finance computer at the same time. I
>>> > appreciate all that tech has done for the finance computer, and I don't
>>> > think anyone is demanding anything, but we ask a lot of our finance
>>> folk
>>> > without providing the tools to do the job efficiently.
>>> >
>>> > Joy
>>> >
>>> > On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 2:44 PM, Brian Duggan <bcduggan at ucimc.org<http://mc/compose?to=bcduggan@ucimc.org>
>>> > <mailto:bcduggan at ucimc.org <http://mc/compose?to=bcduggan@ucimc.org>>>
>>> wrote:
>>> >
>>> > We should budget about two hours per person. I don't anticipate
>>> issues,
>>> > but there is always a possibility of something unexpected
>>> occurring.
>>> >
>>> > Yes, each user (Joy and Wayne) will need to bring the computer they
>>> want
>>> > to use for remote access. This means your laptop and power supply
>>> or
>>> > even your desktop computer. If it's a desktop, you only need to
>>> bring
>>> > the case - not the monitor, keyboard, mouse, cables or anything
>>> else.
>>> >
>>> > Here's when I'd like to get you set up:
>>> >
>>> > Joy, let's go next Wednesday, September 29, at 11:00am.
>>> >
>>> > Wayne, let's get you set up next Wednesday, September 29, at
>>> 2:00pm.
>>> >
>>> > If those don't work for you, please look at my calendar and propose
>>> > another time.
>>> >
>>> > Brian
>>> >
>>> > On 9/23/10 2:33 PM, Chris Ritzo wrote:
>>> > > On the issue of the perceived delay in providing remote access to
>>> the
>>> > > bookkeeper computer:
>>> > >
>>> > > This wasn't possible before Brian rebuilt the Finance computer.
>>> Since
>>> > > that has happened, Brian has been waiting for Joy and whoever
>>> needed
>>> > > remote access to take the next step.
>>> > >
>>> > > As I recall, Brian sent a message last week asking about
>>> scheduling a
>>> > > time in reply to Joy's request above.
>>> > >
>>> > > Joy, Wayne, when are you available?
>>> > > Brian, how long will the process take approximately and do Joy
>>> and
>>> > > Wayne need to bring in their laptops?
>>> > >
>>> > > Brian, please move this setup to the top of your list.
>>> > > I'd also ask others to be flexible and refrain from DEMANDING
>>> things
>>> > > get done immediately. It really doesn't help.
>>> > >
>>> > > Finally, I'd like to throw in a word of caution about remote
>>> access
>>> > > and computer security, given the enormous amount of support time
>>> that
>>> > > Brian Duggan put in recovering and rebuilding the Finance
>>> computer:
>>> > > - There are clear indications that the Finance computer, prior to
>>> > > crashing, was infected with spyware.
>>> > > - Please be aware that work done on IMC computers, particularly
>>> those
>>> > > running Windows, are vulnerable to spyware, malware, and viruses.
>>> > > - No one should be doing personal browsing or downloading
>>> non-work
>>> > > files to the Finance computers. If you want to do this, use the
>>> public
>>> > > computing workstations or bring in your own computer.
>>> > >
>>> > > - How does this relate to remote access?
>>> > > We will want to inspect whatever computer you're going to use to
>>> > > connect remotely and make sure it has Antivirus software
>>> installed and
>>> > > that it's working properly.
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > > On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 2:13 PM, Brian Duggan <
>>> bcduggan at ucimc.org <http://mc/compose?to=bcduggan@ucimc.org>
>>> > <mailto:bcduggan at ucimc.org<http://mc/compose?to=bcduggan@ucimc.org>>>
>>> wrote:
>>> > >> Yes, we need to schedule a time to set up your computers for
>>> > remote access.
>>> > >>
>>> > >> Wayne and Joy, I just shared my Google calendar with you. It
>>> reflects
>>> > >> when I'm busy. Please select an hour when I'm not busy with
>>> other
>>> > >> responsibilities and ask me to meet you then.
>>> > >>
>>> > >> It'd probably be better if we went one at a time.
>>> > >>
>>> > >> Brian
>>> > >>
>>> > >> On 9/23/10 11:34 AM, JOY wrote:
>>> > >>> Although I have been asking for remote access for months, the
>>> *last
>>> > >>> time* I asked was last Friday. I have not received a
>>> response...
>>> > >>>
>>> > >>> Forwarded conversation
>>> > >>> Subject: *Remote access*
>>> > >>> ------------------------
>>> > >>>
>>> > >>> From: *JOY* <imcbooks at gmail.com<http://mc/compose?to=imcbooks@gmail.com><mailto:
>>> imcbooks at gmail.com <http://mc/compose?to=imcbooks@gmail.com>>
>>> > <mailto:imcbooks at gmail.com<http://mc/compose?to=imcbooks@gmail.com><mailto:
>>> imcbooks at gmail.com <http://mc/compose?to=imcbooks@gmail.com>>>>
>>> > >>> Date: Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 7:09 AM
>>> > >>> To: Brian Duggan <bcdugga at gmail.com<http://mc/compose?to=bcdugga@gmail.com><mailto:
>>> bcdugga at gmail.com <http://mc/compose?to=bcdugga@gmail.com>>
>>> > <mailto:bcdugga at gmail.com <http://mc/compose?to=bcdugga@gmail.com><mailto:
>>> bcdugga at gmail.com <http://mc/compose?to=bcdugga@gmail.com>>>>
>>> > >>>
>>> > >>>
>>> > >>> Hi Brian,
>>> > >>> At this point, what do I need to do to get remote access to the
>>> > finance
>>> > >>> computer? Do we need to schedule a time that I bring in my
>>> laptop?
>>> > >>> Thanks,
>>> > >>> Joy
>>> > >>>
>>> > >>>
>>> > >>> On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 11:22 AM, Chris Ritzo
>>> > <chris.ritzo at gmail.com<http://mc/compose?to=chris.ritzo@gmail.com><mailto:
>>> chris.ritzo at gmail.com <http://mc/compose?to=chris.ritzo@gmail.com>>
>>> > >>> <mailto:chris.ritzo at gmail.com<http://mc/compose?to=chris.ritzo@gmail.com><mailto:
>>> chris.ritzo at gmail.com <http://mc/compose?to=chris.ritzo@gmail.com>>>>
>>> > wrote:
>>> > >>>
>>> > >>> Carol,
>>> > >>> It is possible. We prepared for this when Brian rebuilt
>>> Joy's
>>> > >>> computer. I believe Brian has connected with Joy on
>>> > beginning to set
>>> > >>> up her laptop for remote access. I believe he needs to have
>>> > the laptop
>>> > >>> brought in to the IMC for set up.
>>> > >>>
>>> > >>> Brian, can you please connect with Joy and Wayne to get
>>> this
>>> > set up?
>>> > >>> Thanks.
>>> > >>>
>>> > >>> Chris
>>> > >>>
>>> > >>> On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 11:08 AM, carol ammons
>>> > >>> <carolammons at gmail.com<http://mc/compose?to=carolammons@gmail.com><mailto:
>>> carolammons at gmail.com <http://mc/compose?to=carolammons@gmail.com>>
>>> > <mailto:carolammons at gmail.com<http://mc/compose?to=carolammons@gmail.com><mailto:
>>> carolammons at gmail.com <http://mc/compose?to=carolammons@gmail.com>>>>
>>> wrote:
>>> > >>> > Good morning,
>>> > >>> >
>>> > >>> > We are faces with a challenge transition our treasurer
>>> > >>> responsibilities from
>>> > >>> > one person to another. I know that remote access would
>>> > help Joy
>>> > >>> and Wayne
>>> > >>> > get this done. Since I am largely lacking knowledge on
>>> > what it
>>> > >>> takes to get
>>> > >>> > remote access set-up, can you all give me some idea of
>>> how
>>> > long it
>>> > >>> will take
>>> > >>> > to get this completed? Or, it this even possible with
>>> the
>>> > changes
>>> > >>> made to
>>> > >>> > the finance computers?
>>> > >>> >
>>> > >>> > Carol A.
>>> > >>> >
>>> > >>> > --
>>> > >>> > Carol Ammons-Program Director
>>> > >>> > Americorps/UCIMC
>>> > >>> > 202 S. Broadway Avenue
>>> > >>> > Urbana, IL 61802
>>> > >>> > 217-344-8820 (office)
>>> > >>> >
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>>> > >>>
>>> > >>>
>>> > >>> --
>>> > >>> Joy Davis
>>> > >>> UCIMC Office Manager
>>> > >>> 202 S. Broadway Ave., Suite 100
>>> > >>> Urbana, IL 61801
>>> > >>> imcbooks at gmail.com <http://mc/compose?to=imcbooks@gmail.com><mailto:
>>> imcbooks at gmail.com <http://mc/compose?to=imcbooks@gmail.com>>
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>>> imcbooks at gmail.com <http://mc/compose?to=imcbooks@gmail.com>>>
>>> > >>> 217.344.8820
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>>> > >>>
>>> > >>>
>>> > >>>
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>>> >
>>> >
>>> > --
>>> > Joy Davis
>>> > UCIMC Office Manager
>>> > 202 S. Broadway Ave., Suite 100
>>> > Urbana, IL 61801
>>> > imcbooks at gmail.com <http://mc/compose?to=imcbooks@gmail.com> <mailto:
>>> imcbooks at gmail.com <http://mc/compose?to=imcbooks@gmail.com>>
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>>> >
>>> >
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>>> Brian Duggan
>>> Technical Projects Developer
>>> UC Independent Media Center
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>>
>>
>> --
>> Joy Davis
>> UCIMC Office Manager
>> 202 S. Broadway Ave., Suite 100
>> Urbana, IL 61801
>> imcbooks at gmail.com
>> 217.344.8820
>> www.ucimc.org
>>
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