Office of Museum Technology
The Office of Museum Technology (OMT) provides the Florida Museum of Natural History with IT services essential for its day-to-day operations.
Linux Conversion Documentation
Services Offered
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Infrastructure/Network
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Technical Support
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FLMNH Computer Policies
These policies are in place to protect both users and the museum. They help facilitate the integration of software and hardware into the FLMNH network and into the greater University of Florida network and beyond.
- Office of Museum Technology Welcome and Overview of Services (PDF)
- Network Access Policy (PDF)
- Minimum Requirements for Networked Computers (PDF)
- Non-University Computer Policy (PDF)
- Software Copyright Policy (PDF)
- Computing Equipment Acquisition Policy (PDF)
- Technical Support Coverage Policy (PDF)
Online Tutorials
This list of limited tutorials is designed to assist our staff and students while away from the museum. For a complete list of tutorials, please see the "Tutorials" section on the FLMNH Intranet (username and password required).
FTP Site
Securing Your Computer
Wireless Networking
Linux Conversion Documentation
OMT is currently investigating the use of Linux to replace all of our Microsoft Windows server software. We are documenting our experiences because we believe it is important to share this with both the IT and museum communities.
Staff Presentations
Florida Association of Museums Conference
September 10-13, 2006
Gainesville, FL
- Introduction to Collection Database Design - Bill Paine
- 10 Easy Steps to Keep Your Computer Safe, Clean and Healthy - Matthew McDonell & Olusegun Yayi
- Maintenance for your Windows computer
- Removing spyware and other malware with Ad-Aware
- Remove spyware and other malware with Spybot
- Back up files with Roxio Easy CD Creator
- Introduction to Open Technology Standards and Open Source Software - Dan Stoner
- Screen Readers to Search Engines: Who Benefits from Web Site Accessibility - Sarah Fazenbaker
Job Openings
No positions are available at this time.
Contact the OMT Staff
Bill Paine - Director | wgp@flmnh.ufl.edu | (352) 273-1915
Matt Collins - Network Administrator | mcollins@flmnh.ufl.edu | (352) 273-1911
Hil Miller - Systems Administrator | hmiller@flmnh.ufl.edu | (352) 273-1912
T.J. Talley - Tech Support Lead | ttalley@flmnh.ufl.edu | (352) 273-2059
Tom Harris - Tech Support | tharris@flmnh.ufl.edu | (352) 273-1824
Richard Swilley - Tech Support | rswilley@flmnh.ufl.edu | (352) 273-1824
Sarah Fazenbaker - Webmaster | sfaze@flmnh.ufl.edu | (352) 273-1913
Claudia Grant - Web Assistant | cgrant@flmnh.ufl.edu | (352) 273-1913
Erika Tompkins - Web Assistant | etompkins@flmnh.ufl.edu | (352) 273-1913
Kate Rachwal - Lead Programmer & Informatics Collection Manager | krachwal@flmnh.ufl.edu | (352) 273-1822