| I have heard from several sources that changes made with respect to USMMA computers were making life difficult for the plebe class, shutting down at predetermined times, etc.
However, I have now heard from an upperclassman, my son who is on his second sea year, that the changes have affected his computer so much that a new, separate, non-USMMA computer may be required to work on his sea project.
Problems include:
Cannot install program that allows viewing sea project assignment.
Cannot print from ship’s printer because cannot install printer drivers.
Cannot run extra components of Microsoft Word like Equation Editor because it requires "administrative privilege."
Cannot change the time on the computer.
Cannot change power settings, therefore making the computer shut down at a USMMA preset time, regardless of time zone, because it cannot be set differently.
Cannot update Windows or any virus software (not connected to USMMA network so it prevents it).
Therefore cannot use the Internet in any country for the duration of the sea year.
Cannot change passwords or update user settings so may become unable to access USMMA intranet or email.
Are there simple solutions to these problems? |