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Iowa State University - Computers - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Computers

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Quick Stats

Wireless Access Yes
Available on campus, but not in residence halls.
24-Hour Labs? Yes
Charged to Print? Yes
10 cents a color page in various labs
Computer Labs 135 - total
Operating Systems
  • Linux
  • Mac OS X
  • UNIX
  • Windows XP

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Computing at ISU is amazing. Whether you have a computer for work, play, or both, ISU has the Internet connection you will need to make your computing dreams come true. Students seem to be extremely satisfied with the number of labs on campus, the quality of the computers available, and the accommodations made for those who wish to bring their own computers. The network is also easy to browse, thanks to Strangesearch.

“Convenience” seems to be the word on computers. Between 65 and 75 percent of students bring their own computers, and most would find them difficult to live without. It is not necessary to bring your own, however. Sometimes the computer usage in dorm rooms can become ridiculous, with roommates chatting online while sitting in the same room, or chatting with the person next door to discuss what time to go to dinner. If you tend to procrastinate or really rely on your computer, bring one. Iowa State offers as much or as little computer interactivity as the students choose, offering high-tech capabilities, as well as the bare essentials. Whether you choose to bring a computer from home or rely on one of the hundreds of computers on campus, all students get by.

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Computers at Iowa State University

dmill

'12

Psychology

4.2
A-

Fine

I think the computer labs are great. Printing on campus isn't bad; depending on your major you get a certain amount of sheets allotted to you. Internet speed in the dorms is great.

Dec 26, 2011

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Computers at Iowa State University

hasmit

'15

Psychology

5.0
A+

New, Convenient, Available

Every time a student sits down at one of ISU's computers it's guaranteed to not be more than 3 years old. There is always internet available everywhere on campus.

Nov 03, 2011

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Computers at Iowa State University

aenolte90

'13

Business Management

3.1
B-

Wireless

I live in the apartments on campus and I thought there would be wireless internet provided but there wasn't. I had to buy my own router and set it up and even now the connection is a little spotty sometimes.

Sep 26, 2011

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Facts

Special Software & Hardware Discounts

Available at Microcomputer Product Center, 191 Durham Center, (515) 294-8357, or online at www.mpc.iastate.edu

Free Software

None

Did You Know?

Some courses taught in ISU’s computer science department are Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotics, Networks, Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, Complexity Theory, Multimedia Computing, Programming Languages, Software Engineering, and Parallel Computing.

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Major: English/Rhetorical Studies/Speech minor

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