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===== Are MS365 and Office365 the same thing? ===== | ===== Are MS365 and Office365 the same thing? ===== | ||
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We are going to try to set up our MS365 environment in a way that hopefully makes sense for staff at the Co-op and that they will recognize the teams they are on and where to find things they need. However this is still a new tool and there will be a learning curve. | We are going to try to set up our MS365 environment in a way that hopefully makes sense for staff at the Co-op and that they will recognize the teams they are on and where to find things they need. However this is still a new tool and there will be a learning curve. | ||
- | Throughout MS365 there is extensive Help typically located by clicking on the Question Mark icon at the top right hand side of the screen. However, if you are wanting to get a broader overview of the system, all public libraries in BC have access to LinkedIn Learning which has a large number of courses and videos available related to MS365. | + | Throughout MS365 there is extensive Help typically located by clicking on the Question Mark icon at the top right hand side of the screen. However, if you are wanting to get a broader overview of the system, all public libraries in BC have access to LinkedIn Learning which has a large number of courses and videos available related to MS365. |
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+ | ===== Will MS365 Replace Sync? ===== | ||
+ | Yes, MS365 wil lcompletely replace the use of Sync in the progsanization, | ||
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+ | ===== Will MS365 Replace Google Docs? ===== | ||
+ | In short, yes. | ||
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+ | Google Drive/Docs have been used widely at the Co-op but have never been a fully sanctioned tool. They became popular because of the ease of online collaboration they offered. A major consideration in choosing a new Office Suite was that it offer similar capabilties, | ||
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+ | ===== Will MS365 Replace Zoom? ===== | ||
+ | It is very possible that eventually, as we get comfortable with the Teams app and its synchronous video capabilites, | ||
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+ | ===== Will MS365 replace Skype? ===== | ||
+ | Yes, in all likelihood, once we get everyone up and going on their Teams in MS365, this software provides for both chat and calls, and makes Skype superfluous. Skype did get bought by Microsoft but is generally being phased out within that company in favour of teams, and so this is likely timely in any case. | ||
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+ | ===== Will MS365 replace IRC? ===== | ||
+ | This is a case of "time will tell." One of the benefits of irc is that not only is it not run on our infrastructure, | ||
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+ | ===== What are the minimum requirements to use MS365? ===== | ||
+ | In order to access the web applications, | ||
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+ | Much of MS365 can also be accessed via rich desktop apps. In order to access these you should be running a fairly recent (<6 months) old desktop operating system on either Windows or Mac. It may work on slightly older, but in the event you have difficulties installing the rich applications, | ||
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+ | Linux users MUST use the web applications as there are no rich desktop applications available for Linux or other Unix-based operating systems | ||
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+ | In addition, there are basic authentication procedures which will ask you to either install an authenticator app on your phone or else be willing to recieve a text from Microsoft. The Co-op cannot mandate that you install apps on your personal cell phone, though those are absolutely recommended and the easiest way to secure your account. The Co-op can mandate that you share your phone number with Microsoft in order to facilitate security processes with Microsoft, as phone numbers are considered " |