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Computers Grades:
Quick Stats
Wireless Network?
Yes - Most academic buildings
Computer Labs
4 - main labs
Operating Systems
- Mac OS X
- UNIX
- Windows Vista
24-Hour Labs?
Yes - Tech Center Lab
College Prowler Take
The one thing about Temple University is that you should always be able to find computer access on campus. With the number of computer labs located in all of the academic buildings and residence halls, you don’t have to worry about not finding Internet access. The two largest computer labs on campus are Paley Library and the Tech Center. The Tech Center alones see more than 6,000 visitors a day, and the plus side to the Tech Center is that it’s open 24 hours.
All of the computer labs on campus, especially the Tech Center, have more than 200 software applications, so you never have to worry about an application being required for class that isn't accessible on campus. With hundreds if not thousands of computers on campus, it’s really not overly important to have your own laptop or desktop, and regardless of which computer manufacturer you decide, it will be support by Temple’s wireless network. As a whole Temple University is one of the best universities in providing computer access and software applications to its students.
Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
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Anonymous says:  |
Computers are all over the place:...
Computers are all over the place: Tuttleman, Anderson, Annenberg. Of course, Tuttleman is the main place, so it’s usually packed. There are places that are often less crowded and can be used, too. It may be not as social as Tuttleman, but the computers are there, nonetheless. |
Anonymous says: |
There is Ethernet in the dorms....
There is Ethernet in the dorms. It’s quicker to download music and files. |
Anonymous says: |
I don’t know. I have my own...
I don’t know. I have my own computer. If mine was to ever crash, I think I would have a serious problem because I don’t think there are a lot of computers on campus. |
Anonymous says: |
It’s good that Temple has so many...
It’s good that Temple has so many computers available and a 24-hour lab—very convenient. |
Anonymous says: |
They are nice, especially the...
They are nice, especially the Dells with the flat screens in Speakman. |
Facts
Discounted Software
Discounted software is available through Computer Business Services at www.temple.edu/cs/business/sslp/ssl.htm.
Charged to Print?
Yes - Black-and-white printing is 10 cents a page; color printing ranges from $1.25–$2.50 a page.
Did You Know?
Temple also has computer labs in most residence halls, 15 computer teaching facilities, and many other departmental labs with specific software.
Temple was voted one of the most connected campuses by Forbes and one of the best places to work in IT by Computerworld.
Temple has teamed up with Ctrax, a music downloading service, offering students free trials of downloading music. The catolog offers over two million songs of today’s top artists.
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