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There is a consensus among students that, if at all possible, you should bring a computer to campus. The labs (in dorms, the library, and some classroom buildings) get middling marks from users, who note that it can be hard to get a machine during midterms and finals. More than anything, the labs seem to be an added convenience to be used when you’ve got a few minutes between classes. They are not, that is, adequate substitutes for a computer brought from home.

The best thing that can be said for the information technology systems at Georgetown is that every on-campus resident has access to a free Internet connection. Sadly, Internet connection often proves to be also the worst thing about Georgetown technology, as computer viruses have, in recent years, begun to swarm through campus computers like a meningitis infection raging through a dorm. The administration has been doing its best to combat these problems, providing free and easy-to-access software patches, but every semester, there are a few days when the network crashes completely, forcing students to communicate by phone or, in extreme circumstances, face-to-face conversation. The administration is fond of pointing out that most network crashes are due to students’ irresponsible computer behavior, but the fact remains: the technology at Georgetown is neither good nor bad. It’s just there.

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pjc222

'14

Political Science and Government

3.5

B

Meh

Labs aren't great. Wireless is spotty but generally available in all dorms. Printing available at libraries but having own is a plus

Dec 19, 2011

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yVargas

'15

Health Care Management

4.2

A-

I Don't Really Use the Labs but They're Available to All

Since most students have their own computers and you can print wirelessly, most of the computers are always free. Network speed is usually great but certain buildings still use HOYAS which isn't too reliable.

Dec 07, 2011

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beo424

'13

Finance

3.8

B+

Computers

Business school students get free printing at the printers in the Business School. We finally have a secure WiFi network. I don't know about the computer labs, everyone uses their own laptops.

Nov 21, 2011

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