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Caltech probably has a lot of computers, and students have access to most of them. The residence houses on campus provide Internet connections, and cable is provided for those living in college-owned, off-campus housing. The computers there run either Windows or UNIX, and there are a few Macs (some houses have a separate lab for the Macs). The house labs have a budget, and new computers, monitors, and printers are bought on a regular basis. Every house also has a student ITS (Internet Technology Services) representative who oversees the labs and helps students with any problems they may have. Students have 24-hour access to all the labs in their houses, which also have printers, so students need not worry about paper, toner, or ink cartridges.

Unfortunately, the off-campus students don’t have such printing luxuries. Many students also have access to departmental computer labs where they can gain access to computers or technology within their department. Every research group has its own set of computers and printers located all over campus in field-specific buildings. These labs also have software that is field-specific and extremely useful for students. Having access to departmental labs is a privilege that many Techers enjoy. There are also computers on campus that everyone can access. These computers are located in Caltech’s libraries (see the Facilities section for more information). Caltech is a research-oriented school, and having access to a computer at all times is handy. Students prefer to have their own computers because a good portion of the homework here requires the use of a computer, whether it is a math program or something to prepare a spreadsheet with. Some students here even like to build computers!

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lupe209

'12

Medical Assistant

4.6

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Computers at IOT

The computers at Institute of Technology are very nice and always clean. There's enough room to do your work around the computer and it is very spacious and you have your own privacy. We are able to print any school information and we may only use the computers for school stuff. The speed is just average and am not sure about the wireless access or the need for a personal computer or printer.

Dec 29, 2011

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tkwok

'14

Chemical Engineering

4.6

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Great Network and Computer Availability

Every house has its own computer lab along with available computers at the libraries. For enrolled students there is wireless internet available that is extremely fast. Likewise, for guests and visitors it is easy to access free wifi. Personal Computers are necessary to access the web with ease. But computer labs and printers are easily available.

Sep 21, 2011

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The computer network here is...

The computer network here is really good—very fast Ethernet connection, no problems. The labs are usually not that crowded. I would recommend bringing a computer to college, just for convenience, though the labs are fine. For a month, when my laptop was in for repair, I used the lab in my house. Not a problem, just frustrating to go out there to check e-mail and stuff.

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