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Illinois State University - Computers - College ProwlerCollege Prowler2.69

Computers

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Wireless Access Yes
In dining centers, all classroom facilities, Milner Library, and Bone Student Center
24-Hour Labs? No
None of the six computer labs on campus are open 24 hours.
Charged to Print? Yes
Printing is 8 cents for black and white or 80 cents for color.
Computer Labs 97 - total
Operating Systems
  • Mac
  • Windows

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Most students believe it is important to bring a computer to school. While there are a number of computer labs in campus buildings and in the library, these labs can be an inconvenience to many students. At certain points throughout the semester (like during finals), the labs can get crowded, and it can be hard to find seating. Having your own computer can also provide students the convenience of being able to do their homework whenever they want. With a student's Redbird Card, students can print from one of the printing stations, but it costs $0.08 per black and white page and $0.80 per colored page.

Students are supplied with an e-mail address and this becomes the main form of communication with professors and other students. Although there are certain anti-virus protections that must be bought and maintained by students, overall, the ISU network is fast and convenient. TechZone, ISU’s technology support service, will help fix viruses and clean hard drives usually free of charge. There is also software available for student purchase at a discounted price; this is an excellent way for students to get the most current software.

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Computers at Illinois State University

tdalbin

'15

Business Management

2.3
C

Resnet Is Terrible.

The university uses resnet for internet and there are constant updates to it. Wifi is unreliable and doesn't work in the library half the time.

Dec 30, 2011

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Computers at Illinois State University

pinkaholic10

'15

Education

4.6
A

Abundant Fast New

The computers are very nice at the school they all have quick connectivity to the internet and have fast connections.

Dec 05, 2011

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Computers at Illinois State University

anladd

'12

Speech Language Pathology

4.2
A-

Computers

Labs are very crowded during finals/midterms. You also need money on your student i.d. to print at a lab. Generally the wifi is available

Nov 15, 2011

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Facts

Special Software & Hardware Discounts

Partner vendors include Apple Inc., CDW-G, Crucial Technology, Dell Computer, GovConnection, and Lenovo.

Free Software

I-Tools Package, which includes Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Reader 7.0, Internet Applications, iTools 2006, Microsoft Office 2003, Microsoft Office 2007 Compatibility Pack, Minitab 14, Mozilla Firefox, SPSS 14, Zoomtext

Did You Know?
  • ISU provides students with the opportunity to check out a laptop for up to three hours. Students are also able to pick up a free CD that enables them to connect to the campus intranet system. This allows students to browse folders or programs that are needed for their classes.
  • Most professors manage their classes on the Blackboard online forum. Here, professors post grade information, lecture slides, suggested readings, and much more.

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