Indiana University - Computers

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College Prowler Take

There’s no mistaking the fact that IU is squarely in the middle of the information age. If you take one look around in any building, you’ll find computer labs and e-mail express stations, many of which are open until the wee hours of the morning for those on a deadline. With an extensive network of support online, over the phone, or even through personal interaction, it would be difficult for even the most technologically-impaired student to feel left in the dark. Every dorm room has a high-speed Ethernet connection, and there’s no waiting for campus computers to catch up. The numerous awards IU has won for its technological savvy and the simple convenience of the equipment proves the campus is wired for academic success.

Computers are expensive, and it may not always be an option to bring your own when you come to IU, but if it’s possible, a personal unit is highly recommended. With your own PC, you’ll have the option to fight lab traffic at peak hours or procrastinate at your own pace on that term paper that won’t seem to write itself. Also, there are Macs with special software like Adobe Photoshop and DreamWeaver in some schools, notably the fine arts and journalism schools, so if you can’t afford expensive professional wares, you’re still covered. If you don’t have your own, though, IU makes survival possible and not at all unpleasant.

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Students Speak Out

IWULG says: Indiana University 2015 Business

Some labs are more popular than... Some labs are more popular than others, but there are many of them. If you go to the popular labs during finals or before big exam weeks they are crowded, but if you know other computer labs that are located out of the library then you will have no problem finding a computer. 12345 Computers: February 19, 2009 Report

IWUKD says: Indiana University 2015 Education

I rarely bring my own laptop to... I rarely bring my own laptop to campus unless I'm heading to the library for a long night of cramming. As long as you give yourself enough time, waiting for a computer in a computer lab usually does not take that much of your time. The WiFi at IU is supposedly top-notch, but I do occasionally have trouble connecting my own laptop to the network. But once it does get connected, it works great. 12345 Computers: February 18, 2009 Report

IWUJM says: Indiana University 2015 Business

The University has plenty of... The University has plenty of computers around campus for students to utilize. I have never had a long wait for one. I still highly advise students to bring their own computer, but it is not a necessity. 12345 Computers: February 18, 2009 Report

IWUDM says: Indiana University 2015 Business

You probably want to bring your... You probably want to bring your own computer. But if you are working alone, you can always find one. Working in groups is a little harder, but pretty reasonable. The networks are actually pretty good. 12345 Computers: February 17, 2009 Report

IWUBW says: Indiana University 2015 Business

The wireless network is fairly... The wireless network is fairly strong everywhere on campus except for some of the dorms. The computer labs do tend to crowd quickly so I would recommend using your own computer, except to print (we are allotted only so many pages per year in the labs). 12345 Computers: February 16, 2009 Report

Facts

Did You Know?

The school’s policy of replacing all Student Technology Centers computer equipment every three years means that 70 percent of all current
STC equipment is less than two years old.

IU’s Knowledge Base, a huge online database with answers to more than 60,000 computing questions, has garnered international praise and honors since its inception in 1988. Among these are:
1) The Society for Technical Communication‘s highest honor, the Distinguished Technical Communication award, in the User Support Tools category of the STC International Online Competition.
2) The award for Institutional Excellence in Telecommunications from the Association for Telecommunications Professionals in Higher Education.
3) EDUCAUSE’s “Best Practices” award.

Some of the benefits IU creates for its attendees include:
• Universal student network accounts for e-mail and computer access and specialty accounts for students in certain programs
• Digital storage on the Common File System (CFS)
• Technical Support
• Software for all students called IUware

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