what happens when the batteries die? should I dare say, use gas? :o

It's up to the students to manage their own priorities, not the profs. IMO laptop lids should be closed while not using, but that's just me.

Abandonware! Love collecting old versions.

The college I went to: - Did not allow non school laptops to use the wifi. - In all my computer science courses was not allowed to bring my laptop to work and take notes (I brought it anyways). - Profs spied on kids, accessing usb drives etc without their knowledge using various tools - Removed all docking stations and network ports from open working areas - The list goes on from a school that calls itself an institute of technology. Nice