Computer Recommendations for Incoming Students
 

Students may want to bring an existing computer to campus or purchase a new personal computer. This page details minimum requirements recommended by the IT Department and lists services/resources available to those who have personal computers.

 

Announcement:  At this time there is minimal support for computers with MS Windows Vista operating system. More support should be available by fall 2008 semester

 

If you plan to buy a new computer, we recommend that it meet the following criteria:

 

Computer Type PC Macintosh
Processor Intel Core Duo or equivalent Intel Core Duo
Memory 1 GB RAM 1 GB RAM
Hard Drive 40+ GB 40+ GB
Operating System Windows XP or Vista OS X with security updates
Other Software -Microsoft Office 2007

-Internet Explorer 7.x

-Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.x

-Antivirus Software with at least a 1-year Update Subscription**

-Anti-spyware/malware

-Microsoft Office X

-Safari 2.x

-Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.x

-Antivirus Software with at least a 1-year Update Subscription

Other Hardware -10/100BASE-T Ethernet adaptor (usually built-in)

-15'-25' CAT-5 patch cable

-DVD-RW drive

-USB Flash Drive (for portable storage)

-10/100BASE-T Ethernet adaptor (usually built-in)

-15'-25' CAT-5 patch cable

-DVD-RW drive

-USB Flash Drive (for portable storage)

 

If you already have a computer that you are considering bringing to campus, we recommend that it meet the following minimum criteria:

 

Computer Type PC Macintosh
Processor Pentium IV or equivalent Power Macintosh G3 or faster
Memory 256 MB RAM 256 MB RAM
Hard Drive 20+ GB 20+ GB
Operating System Windows XP with service pack 2 and all critical updates OS X with security updates
Other Software -Microsoft Office XP or higher

-Internet Explorer 7.x

-Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.x

-Antivirus Software with at least a 1-year Update Subscription**

-Anti-spyware/malware

-Microsoft Office 2001 or higher

-Safari 2.x

-Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.x

-Antivirus Software with at least a 1-year Update Subscription

Other Hardware -10/100BASE-T Ethernet adaptor (usually built-in)

-15'-25' CAT-5 patch cable

-CD-RW drive

-USB Flash Drive (for portable storage)

-10/100BASE-T Ethernet adaptor (usually built-in)

-15'-25' CAT-5 patch cable

-CD-RW drive

-USB Flash Drive (for portable storage)

 


 

Services available to students who choose to bring a computer:

  • Direct access to the campus network and Internet for all Resnet (Residential Network) users. Students must supply their own 10/100Base-T Ethernet network adapter and a 15'-25' CAT-5 patch cable

  • Wireless 802.11g access in the following buildings:

    • University Center

    • Kent Library

    • Dempster

    • Polytech

    • Scully

    • Towers Cafeteria

    • Rowdy's

    • Grauel

    • Art - 1st floor

    • Brandt - 3rd floor

    • Carnahan - 1st floor

    • Crisp - 3rd floor

    • Honor's House

    • Serena Student Lounge

  • **Free McAfee Antivirus software for Windows XP to all Resnet users

    • Can be downloaded from the campus network

    • Valid as long as you are a student on campus