Computing Support Documentation

So you need or want to buy...

Looking to buy a New Computer? - Discounted Gateway and Apple Purchase Programs
Looking to purchase software? - Student Select Microsoft Campus Agreement
Looking to upgrade an individual component or purchase additional peripherals? Try Newegg.com
Want a lock for your computer? - Locks for your Laptop or Desktop

Recommended Computer Hardware and Software for Students:

	Windows	Macintosh
Minimum System	Pentium 4 Processor at 1.5 ghz or greater, Intel Celeron at 1.5 ghz or greater, Pentium M at any speed, Intel Core Duo at any speed, AMD Athlon XP at 2200+ or greater, Turion at Any speed. 40 GB Hard drive or greater 512MB RAM 64MB Video Memory CD-RW or DVD-RW Drive (Any Speed) 100BaseT Network Interface Card; for wireless access in select locations 802.11g Category 5 Cable (15-20 ft in length) External USB Jump Drive (512MB) Windows XP with latest Service Pack Office XP with latest Service Pack	G4 Processor at 1.25 ghz or greater 40 GB Hard drive or greater 512MB RAM 64MB Video Memory or greater CD-RW/DVD-RW Combo Drive 100BaseT Network Interface Card Category 5 Cable (15-20 ft in length) External USB Jump Drive (128MB) Mac OS X version 10.3 or higher Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac
Recommended System	Pentium 4 Processor at 3.0 ghz or greater, AMD 64 at Any Speed, Pentium M or D at any speed, AMD Turion at any speed, AMD Athlon XP 3200+ or greater, Intel Core Duo at Any Speed. 120 GB Harddrive 1024 (1 GB) MB RAM or Greater 128MB Video Memory or Greater CD-RW/DVD-RW Combo Drive 100BaseT Network Interface Card; for wireless access in select locations 802.11g Category 5 Cable (15-20 ft in length) External USB Jump Drive (512MB) Windows XP with latest Service Pack Office 2003 with latest service pack	G5 Processor at 2.2 ghz or Any Intel based Mac's 80 GB Harddrive or greater 1 GB RAM or greater 64MB Video Memory or greater CD-RW/DVD-RW Combo Drive Category 5 Cable (15-20 ft in length) External USB Jump Drive (512MB) Mac OS X version 104. or higher Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac
Recommended Software (Free)	McAfee Virus Scan (Provided by OIT for on campus students) Microsoft Windows Defender Spybot Search and Destroy Adaware Spyware Blaster Google Toolbar	Stuffit Expander Macromedia Flash Plug-in and Shockwave Plugin's. Firefox (*For MAC Only)

Note: Students majoring in Design Programs might be required or desire to purchase additional software applications
during the fall or spring semesters. Please consult with department faculty for details.

Windows 95, 98 ME are NOT permitted to connect to the network and, as such, are not eligible for support.

The standard antivirus software is Network Associates McAfee. We provide this software free of charge to all students when they connect to our network. Any other virus scanning software is not permitted and will stop you from connecting to our network.

Wireless routers are prohibited on our network. Use could result in loss of network privileges.

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