We have run the demo version for N6 and for Nvivo 2 in a student lab and
had no serious problems. The most difficult was navigating the complex
drive and folder structure of a lab setting. Using the demos, there is no
saving of projects. So students did not work on their own projects but
paced themselves through the online tutorials.
Carl Cuneo
McMaster University
Canada
On Thu, 6 Mar 2003, Sarah Delaney wrote:
> oOH you chancer - no better time for a plug, eh?
> Well I have to deal with what's installed in the places I teach in. Unfortunately qualrus ain't there. Like your initiative though!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: qual-software [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of
> Brent Jr, Edward E.
> Sent: 06 March 2003 15:32
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Using N6 (or NVivo) in a public lab context
>
>
> Perhaps instead of training graduate students on old versions of programs on their way out, some of you might want to consider training them on the latest version of the newest qualitative analysis program with innovative features that push the limits of qualitative research. Our philosophy is we should train tomorrow's researchers for tomorrow, not yesterday. We feel software developers have some responsibility to help make that happen with sensible site-license prices for student laboratories.
>
> Qualrus can be run from a server so you aren't forced to overpurchase licenses. Plus we have generous discounts for site licenses and we will be happy to work with anyone to help them figure out the most economical solution for their institution. You can check out the features and pricing at www.qualrus.com. For an overview of some of the new features, you can view powerpoint slides from my CAQDAS workshop in London, "Pushing the Limits of Qualitative Research with Qualrus," at
> http://www.qualrus.com/extras/London%20CAQDAS%20Seminar%20Nov%202002_files/frame.htm
>
> Ed Brent
> University of Missouri and Idea Works, Inc.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sarah Delaney [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Thu 3/6/2003 9:03 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Cc:
> Subject: Re: Using N6 (or NVivo) in a public lab context
>
>
>
> I wish I didn't have a load of post-grads trying to come to grips with a
> version of NUDIST that's on the way out!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: qual-software [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of
> Stephen Gourlay
> Sent: 06 March 2003 14:16
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Using N6 (or NVivo) in a public lab context
>
>
> From the Nvivo2.0 read.me file:
>
> "This version of NVivo runs on Windows ME, 2000, and XP.
> Windows 9x and Windows NT4.0 are not officially tested or
> supported operating systems for this release of NVivo. Please visit the
> QSR website for all the latest information on supported platforms and
> QSR products."
>
> I wish I'd read that before deciding to test the program's suitability for
> installing in a computer lab (NT based) for teaching purposes!
>
> Stephen
>
>
>
> Date sent: Wed, 5 Mar 2003 17:24:01 -0000
> Send reply to: qual-software <[log in to unmask]>
> From: Sarah Delaney <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Using N6 (or NVivo) in a public lab context
> To: [log in to unmask]
>
> > Well, Trinity College Dublin have N4 on their server, they used to
> > have N5, but uninstalled it and never put on N6. They have the nVivo
> > demo but not the full version. I can investigate further if you like,
> > or if there are any trinity staff on this list (or any people from big
> > institutions) they could enlighten us.. I'm finding it very difficult,
> > as I'm forced to teach post-grads a version of Nudist that is
> > virtually obsolete, and people are put off by the problems in using
> > N4. I bring in my version of N6 to show them how easy it is to use,
> > and a lot of them are then encouraged to buy it for themselves. If N6
> > was available on servers my students wouldn't be so discouraged.
> >
> > Any info anyone?
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: qual-software [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of
> > Bronwen Currie Sent: 05 March 2003 16:42 To:
> > [log in to unmask] Subject: Using N6 (or NVivo) in a public
> > lab context
> >
> >
> > Does anyone out there have experience of running N6 or NVivo in a
> > computing lab situation? We are currently running Nud*ist 4 installed
> > on a Novell server, with licences for 5 concurrent users managed with
> > SofTrack. We need to upgrade and would like to run N6 or NVivo (have
> > not yet decided which) on the same basis. We can neither afford, nor
> > do we need, a local install on each of the 23 PCs in the lab
> > (currently on Win95 but moving to WinXP in the summer). QSR are
> > telling me that neither N6 nor NVivo will work on a server
> > installation but that they need to be locally installed. Does anyone
> > know any different? And if so, can you provide information on tips
> > and pitfalls?
> >
> > Bronwen Currie
> >
> > *********************************
> > Bronwen Currie
> > Computing Support Officer
> > School of Divinity
> > University of Edinburgh
> > Tel: 0131 650 8903
> > Fax: 0131 650 7952
>
>
> Stephen Gourlay, PhD; Principal Lecturer, Director of Doctoral Training,
> Kingston Business School, Kingston University, Kingston Hill, Kingston upon
> Thames, KT2 7LB, UK
>
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