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Wireless Access Yes
Available in the libraries, most halls, and the Runyan Center Coffee Shop.
24-Hour Labs? Yes
Lilly Library
Charged to Print? No
Computer Labs 14 - departmental labs 6 - open-access labs
Operating Systems
  • Mac OS X
  • Windows XP

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There are a number of labs on campus, one of which is open 24 hours with ID card swipe access. When the going gets tough at the end of the semester, the Wildman Science Library computer lab is also opened for 24-hour use. If you’re the procrastinating type, don’t be surprised at the demand for computers at 4 a.m. with finals week fast approaching. For those students who can’t focus in the labs, Lilly Library offers laptop computers for checkout. The wireless network is available in most campus houses, academic buildings, both libraries, and even in the Heart (Earlham’s central courtyard). High-speed Internet is standard in dorms, and network folders can be conveniently accessed through an FTP address. This means picking up work on a dorm computer that you started in the library is no problem. Having your own PC gives you more options, but if your system is unreliable, it may be best to leave it behind. Wherever you compose your drafts, free printing will be available in all computer labs. Plenty of students who rely on campus facilities are perfectly successful. Whether the purchase is worth it for you comes down largely to personal preference and flexibility. Besides, there’s no rule saying that just because you bring it, you have to use your computer for more than AOL Instant Messenger and your 10-hour playlist.

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Computers at Earlham College

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Computer and Information Sciences

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Earlham Computers

The computers at Earlham are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week, and thats one of the reasons why I like it there. The availability of resources are a wide-ranged.

Apr 14, 2010

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I would recommend bringing a...

I would recommend bringing a computer if you have one or are planning on buying one. During the day, it’s no problem getting a computer in the libraries, but right before breaks and during midterms and finals, it’s near impossible, in my experience.

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Computer labs can be crowed during...

Computer labs can be crowed during finals time, but you don’t really need your own computer. If for some reason the lab is full, you could borrow someone else’s computer.

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Special Software & Hardware Discounts

Students may purchase hardware at academic discounts from Dell and Apple and software from Creation Engine.

Free Software

Anti-virus and anti- spyware programs

Did You Know?

While Earlham does not block Kazaa, Morpheus, eMule, or programs related to peer-to-peer file sharing, there is limited bandwidth available to each student, and downloading copyrighted materials is not permitted.

Sophos antivirus software is mandatory software for connection to the Earlham network. Students cannot connect to the network without the most recent Windows updates and Sophos software.

Earlham professors are expanding their use of a Web-based academic site called Moodle, used to post and collect assignments, distribute readings, upload useful online links, make PowerPoint presentations available, and plan or track progress over the semester.

The Lilly Library circulation desk provides laptops that can be checked out by students for use in the library.

Four new Dells were recently placed in Earlham Hall’s main lobby for accessible, around-the-clock use.

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Major: Women's Studies

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