We need to be able to tell what software programs, and specifically which versions of programs, are installed on all of our Mac desktops and laptops, but the boss didn't want to purchase anything. So, here I am searching form something that will do the trick quickly and for free.
I found a program that I like, iInventory v7.4, but I will need to do some testing before the jury is in with their final decision. I am installing the client on two Macs right now. My two test systems are a brand new MacPro and a PowerMac, and so far so good.
I was able to create an agent to install on both systems, and was able to run and then import all of the information. The agent builder is easy to use, and the software itself is pretty intuitive. The software has a network scanning feature and says it is compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux which does indeed seem to be the case. The program comes with some canned reports, but they are very basic and I will need to create custom reports after I clean the data up a bit.
Overall, great tool for free, and I have the option to upgrade to a paid version if I need/want to.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Best Christmas Gift Yet
Of all the gifts I got for Christmas, I have to say that my favorite may just be the one that wasn't on my list.
We got a Tomtom One
for Christmas from my DH's company, and I use it all the time now. I'll admit, when it comes to directions, I am not the best. In fact, I usually can't find my way home from a new location without a call to DH asking for help.
Imagine his joy at my getting this gift. Now, I simply put in the destination and the Tomtom One tells me exactly how to get home and even allows me to chose alternate routes if there is a street I want or need to avoid. Not only that, she will also tell me where all the Dunkin Donut shops are along the way. Now that is awesome.
As a busy mom with active kids, this is the perfect toy to have. I can put in all the locations of the football games, swim meets, mathlete competitions, band events and college visits and get there without having to google a location, printing a map and then trying to read a map while I drive, drink coffee and try not to hit anyone. Now I mount the Tomtom One on the windshield enter the address and go.
The Tomtom One comes with 4 voices by default, but more can be downloaded. We opted for a very nice British woman's voice, very James Bondish.
We got a Tomtom One
for Christmas from my DH's company, and I use it all the time now. I'll admit, when it comes to directions, I am not the best. In fact, I usually can't find my way home from a new location without a call to DH asking for help.Imagine his joy at my getting this gift. Now, I simply put in the destination and the Tomtom One
tells me exactly how to get home and even allows me to chose alternate routes if there is a street I want or need to avoid. Not only that, she will also tell me where all the Dunkin Donut shops are along the way. Now that is awesome.As a busy mom with active kids, this is the perfect toy to have. I can put in all the locations of the football games, swim meets, mathlete competitions, band events and college visits and get there without having to google a location, printing a map and then trying to read a map while I drive, drink coffee and try not to hit anyone. Now I mount the Tomtom One
on the windshield enter the address and go.The Tomtom One
comes with 4 voices by default, but more can be downloaded. We opted for a very nice British woman's voice, very James Bondish.
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