Now there’s a simple, effective way to control access to files and applications on shared Apple Macintosh sys- tems in classrooms, university computer labs, and other networked educational environments. At Ease for Workgroups 3.0 software from Apple Computer provides security without sacrificing flexibility. Each user works with two folders: one containing approved applications, files, servers, and other items; and one for the user’s own documents. Administrators can prevent users from changing system settings and controls or from deleting, accessing, or modifying files and applications that are not in their designated folders. The hard disk on each Macintosh system can also be locked to prevent users from accessing information on that disk if they start the system from another disk.
A distinct advantage of At Ease for Workgroups 3.0 is that it offers different user interfaces for different age groups or computer experience levels. For youngsters and computer novices, there’s the simple At Ease desktop, with large buttons for accessing files and applications and large folders for keeping everything organized. Experienced Macintosh users can use the familiar Finder interface, with its windows, icons, and pull-down menus. Administrators can manage security in both environments.
At Ease for Workgroups 3.0 is designed especially for networked computers. Administrators can configure At Ease from any Macintosh system on the network. They can also authorize instructors to perform basic At Ease administrative tasks. Shared applications and documents can be stored on any file server on your AppleTalk network, and instructors can have centralized “drop-box” folders into which students can submit assignments electronically.
With Version 3.0, you can create a list of approved CDs to prevent users from accessing unauthorized materi- als. And within the At Ease desktop, each CD or floppy disk conveniently appears in its own At Ease folder.
At Ease for Workgroups 3.0: It helps keep your classroom and computer-lab systems running so that your students can keep learning.
Apple Computer, Inc. (1995). At Ease for Workgroups 3.0. Specification Sheet.