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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
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-Microsoft Office X
-Safari 2.x
-Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.x
-Antivirus Software with at least a 1-year Update
Subscription
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| 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)
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-10/100BASE-T Ethernet
adaptor (usually built-in) -15'-25' CAT-5 patch cable
-DVD-RW drive
-USB Flash Drive (for portable storage)
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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
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-Microsoft Office 2001 or
higher -Safari 2.x
-Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.x
-Antivirus Software with at least a 1-year Update
Subscription
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| 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)
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-10/100BASE-T Ethernet
adaptor (usually built-in) -15'-25' CAT-5 patch cable
-CD-RW drive
-USB Flash Drive (for portable storage)
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Services available to students who choose to
bring a computer:
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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
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Wireless
802.11g access in the following buildings:
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University Center
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Kent
Library
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Dempster
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Polytech
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Scully
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Towers
Cafeteria
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Rowdy's
-
Grauel
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Art - 1st
floor
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Brandt -
3rd floor
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Carnahan
- 1st floor
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Crisp -
3rd floor
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Honor's
House
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Serena
Student Lounge
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**Free McAfee
Antivirus software for Windows XP to all Resnet users
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