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Computers Grades:
Quick StatsOperating Systems
- Linux
- Mac OS X
- UNIX
- Windows XP
24-Hour Labs?
Yes - Each upperclass house has a small 24-hour lab and the Science Center’s computer labs are open 24 hours.
College Prowler Take
Technology is increasingly important in today’s colleges and universities, and Harvard certainly realizes that. Students have access to a number of computer labs, and every upperclass House has its own computer lab in the basement. Students benefit from a high-speed Ethernet network, as well as the recently installed Wi-Fi (wireless) network. Despite these positive highlights, the majority of students recommend that you provide your own computer. Access to computer labs tends to be a weakness because of overcrowding, and having to print out an assignment at the last minute can be nerve-wracking when you are waiting for a computer to open. The hardware is there, just be patient and factor waiting time into your schedule if you plan on relying on Harvard’s computer labs.
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Anonymous says:  |
Students have access to their own...
Students have access to their own super-fast Ethernet connection in their room. Additionally, e-mail flies back and forth throughout the University to the point that I think it is inconvenient to have to go to the computer lab so many times a day just to check email. Unfortunately, labs are almost always packed, and are a good 5- to 10- minute walk from any non-freshman dorms. So if it’s late at night, snowing outside, and you need to write a paper, having your own computer would certainly beat out a nasty trek over to the Science Center. |
Anonymous says: |
Every college kid needs his own...
Every college kid needs his own computer. E-mail and word processing are extremely important. Computer labs are fine, but can be a hassle. Usually they aren’t too crowded. The network is a bit slow because of the firewall, but the roaming Internet connection is outstanding. |
Anonymous says: |
I know little about computers, but...
I know little about computers, but I find that all of my needs are satisfied by the network. The UAs are really helpful year-round in assisting computer incompetents, like myself. Life here is easier with a computer, but the lab is not usually terribly crowded if you need to use it. |
Anonymous says: |
Bring your own computer if you...
Bring your own computer if you can, and can get a dorm with Internet connections via the network. The labs are always crowded, yes, but it is not impossible to find a computer. |
Anonymous says: |
I would definitely bring your own...
I would definitely bring your own computer. Computer labs are abundant, but there is nothing like checking your own e-mail in your own room. Plus, many classes have their lectures and other course materials online, and having your own computer makes things much more convenient. Harvard also hands out tons of work, so the more access you have to a computer at all hours of the night, the better. |
FactsDiscounted Software
A full list is available to students at Harvard’s University Information Systems Web site.
Free Software
Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Eudora, Macafee Virus Scan, Photoshop, Telnet protocol for e-mail access; course-relevant software is also available.
Charged to Print?
Yes - 5 cents a page for black and white; 15 cents a page for color
Did You Know?Harvard College offers nearly 25,000 high-speed connections, including Ethernet and wireless. User Assistants will also come to your dorm room to troubleshoot any computer problems you might have.
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