30 · SPEC Kit 302
Maintenance Procedures
9. How frequently does public computing staff change/update/add applications software
(excluding Windows updates, anti-virus definitions updates) on public computers? N=63
Before each semester 22 35%
As needed 17 27%
Over breaks &holidays 9 14%
Annually 4 6%
On demand 2 3%
Monthly 1 2%
Quarterly 1 2%
Other 7 11%
Please describe the other software updating frequency.
“Annually and on demand for plug-ins such as Acrobat/Flash.”
“At least once a year, between quarters as need arises.”
“Can be weekly at times.”
“On demand if urgent, otherwise over break, summer, and holidays.”
“Push out updates as needed.”
“Twice a year on average.”
“Weekly.”
10. How frequently does public computing staff change/update/add such things as Windows
updates, anti-virus definitions updates, etc. on public computers? N=63
Night only, after hours 18 28%
Weekly 14 22%
As needed, on demand 14 22%
Daily 12 19%
Monthly 1 2%
Over breaks &holidays 1 2%
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