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I want to set up a computer in our shop at work for the mechanics to log in and post on a bulletin board any info they need to pass on. I would also like to be able to access it from the outside via internet.
Anything cheap and easy out there?
Keeping in mind I know nothing about it.
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FryeVRCCDS0067
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« Reply #1 on: December 27, 2011, 04:58:21 PM » |
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I know this doesn't answer your question but it is something you might want to consider. It might be worth trying to find a format that is searchable.
At a former job we had a DOS based document in which we kept a continuous running, shift to shift log. At the end of each shift we would sit down in front of the PC and write a log of adjustments and repairs done that shift. One of the most useful aspects of it is that it was searchable.
For instance, when you replaced a drive chain and wrote it in the log you could also search to see when that chain was last replaced. If you saw a pattern you could then schedule it to be replaced based on your past experience. The log would also include the number of links in the chain and size of chain and any other info the tech felt would help in the future.
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Atl-Jerry
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« Reply #2 on: December 27, 2011, 05:35:16 PM » |
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How about a message board like this one? It is free and hosting can be free too. You can exercise complete control over who has access and you can reach it from anywhere. Here is a good link to start with. http://www.thefreecountry.com/php/messageboards.shtmlAJ |
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Jeff K
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« Reply #3 on: December 27, 2011, 05:51:49 PM » |
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I know this doesn't answer your question but it is something you might want to consider. It might be worth trying to find a format that is searchable.
At a former job we had a DOS based document in which we kept a continuous running, shift to shift log. At the end of each shift we would sit down in front of the PC and write a log of adjustments and repairs done that shift. One of the most useful aspects of it is that it was searchable.
For instance, when you replaced a drive chain and wrote it in the log you could also search to see when that chain was last replaced. If you saw a pattern you could then schedule it to be replaced based on your past experience. The log would also include the number of links in the chain and size of chain and any other info the tech felt would help in the future.
We have an extensive PM program for scheduling and tracking repairs. This is more of a "I turned the valve off on the condensate return tonight" So when the proof box fails, we know why the damn valve was off.  We use a hand written log now, but I'd like to be able to leave messages for people from where ever I am via the internet. |
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« Reply #4 on: December 27, 2011, 05:55:29 PM » |
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I know this doesn't answer your question but it is something you might want to consider. It might be worth trying to find a format that is searchable.
At a former job we had a DOS based document in which we kept a continuous running, shift to shift log. At the end of each shift we would sit down in front of the PC and write a log of adjustments and repairs done that shift. One of the most useful aspects of it is that it was searchable.
For instance, when you replaced a drive chain and wrote it in the log you could also search to see when that chain was last replaced. If you saw a pattern you could then schedule it to be replaced based on your past experience. The log would also include the number of links in the chain and size of chain and any other info the tech felt would help in the future.
We have an extensive PM program for scheduling and tracking repairs. This is more of a "I turned the valve off on the condensate return tonight" So when the proof box fails, we know why the damn valve was off. We use a hand written log now, but I'd like to be able to leave messages for people from where ever I am via the internet. Got ya. We use a notebook stuck in the vice for the same thing. We're just a two man shop including me though. |
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Daniel Meyer
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« Reply #5 on: December 27, 2011, 05:56:32 PM » |
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Sounds like a blog to me.
Wordpress would do the trick...
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Jeff K
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« Reply #6 on: December 27, 2011, 06:00:50 PM » |
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I'm most likely going to run into static from the corp IT guys. They might not be too hot on an off site server. I asked them about it today and they said it was a good idea in theory but they didn't want to have to give every mechanic a company E mail address. And they said the software was expensive.
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Daniel Meyer
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« Reply #7 on: December 27, 2011, 07:47:01 PM » |
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Wordpress is free.
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« Reply #8 on: December 27, 2011, 08:01:39 PM » |
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That there's some lazy azz IT folks. They must think it's beneath them.
Yep, as mentioned: WordPress Blog can easily be set up on an internal server.
New email addys for internal employee access too...what's the big deal?
And, they could grant yourself/management off site access also.
A couple of those azzes could have it set up in an hour or less.
Especially if they're as good as they think they are.
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« Reply #9 on: December 27, 2011, 08:33:30 PM » |
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free software and hosting at Delphi Forums |
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« Reply #10 on: December 27, 2011, 08:54:22 PM » |
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Sounds like a blog to me.
Wordpress would do the trick...
If you want to have a site to do some basic news Wordpress is great, then for your mechanics add on bbPress. A bulletin board system that's quite nice. In fact I wish I knew a MySQL DB guy that wanted to help me out in converting from Invision Power Board to bbPress so I could integrate my board into the site I already have. Good luck, all of it will take a learning curve if you're not use to it, but let YouTube be your friend. There's lots of videos that have been done for reviewing and tutorials on how to do things. For me that's a better way of learning rather than reading a 10 page article. |
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Dogg
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« Reply #11 on: December 28, 2011, 06:27:29 AM » |
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Jeff what kind of business is it? Automotive repair? Or what. There are websites for this kind of thing already setup so techs world wide can keep up with new stuff. If it isn't automotive, then there is a site for electromechanical and hvac.I can give you links if you can use either of them.
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Jeff K
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« Reply #12 on: December 28, 2011, 08:24:04 AM » |
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Jeff what kind of business is it? Automotive repair? Or what. There are websites for this kind of thing already setup so techs world wide can keep up with new stuff. If it isn't automotive, then there is a site for electromechanical and hvac.I can give you links if you can use either of them.
Industrial Maintenance. |
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Dogg
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« Reply #13 on: December 28, 2011, 09:18:19 AM » |
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Best I could suggest is to build a website using php. Easy, user friendly and it's very very similar to the vrcc format. And anyone searching can find it through google or yahoo search with ease. Then you could have world wide imput for issues found in the work place.
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« Reply #14 on: December 28, 2011, 10:45:20 AM » |
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For "really simple", create a "shop" google account, make a google doc that you type in your notes, and give all the techs the login information.
Free, accessible from everywhere you have internet access and android mobile devices.
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« Reply #15 on: December 29, 2011, 12:59:20 PM » |
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If your mechancs log-in and notes are to be imput only on your shop computer and you want to be able to access that program [word doc or spreadshhet] from a remote location, all you nned to do is leave the shop computer running [ log off when not in use ] and download a small FREE program on both machines call LOGMEIN available at www.logmein.comyou can access everything on that shop computer from any other computer as long as you have internet access |
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« Reply #16 on: December 29, 2011, 04:01:16 PM » |
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I used to opperate a BBS back before the Internet became more common.
I don't remember if it is searchable, it's too long ago.
My first question would be, who is going to supply the modems for all the computers calling in? I no longer even have a fax/modem around the house anymore. I use the PDF feature of the printer software, and email it to people. I think everyone now has internet access.
I forget the exact name, Maximus, Maxum, but I would recommend OS/2, no DOS/Windows based crap, just for reliability.
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pBrain
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« Reply #17 on: December 29, 2011, 06:37:58 PM » |
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The BEST Solution for this is ELOG. This was made specifically for this purpose. We use it at the company I work as a Passdown Log system fro the manufacturing, Quality and warehouse departments. http://midas.psi.ch/elog/ |
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jer0177
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« Reply #18 on: December 29, 2011, 09:14:40 PM » |
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I used to opperate a BBS back before the Internet became more common.
I don't remember if it is searchable, it's too long ago.
My first question would be, who is going to supply the modems for all the computers calling in? I no longer even have a fax/modem around the house anymore. I use the PDF feature of the printer software, and email it to people. I think everyone now has internet access.
I forget the exact name, Maximus, Maxum, but I would recommend OS/2, no DOS/Windows based crap, just for reliability.
I think most here probably miss those references, but I used to SysOp a WWIV http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WWIV BBS when I was in High school...it was used to teach students in other schools about "electronic communications"....  |
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« Reply #19 on: December 30, 2011, 08:22:25 AM » |
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I assume you are kidding about the OS/2 reference. But, I actually work in "OS/2 and DB2 performance improvement". Our company maintains 1,100 OS/2 workstations. We use Xp running virtual pc, which runs OS/2 as a guest. Our DB2 is v2.1. All of it is at least 10 years out of service. But, then, I am 69. So, who knew I could end my career with that stuff.
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« Reply #20 on: December 30, 2011, 08:42:21 AM » |
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When I took over as VRCC state rep from Frank Smoak, I built up this site using free stuff from google... we never started using it (apparently it is too easy just to blab away on the regular VRCC site...  ), but the SCVRCC Forum link is just a google group, and it would be searchable... -Mike |
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