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University of Delaware - Computers - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.08

Computers

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Quick Stats

Wireless Access Yes
Available in academic buildings, the Morris Library, student centers, dining halls, residence hall common areas, the Green, and the Mentors' Circle
24-Hour Labs? No
Charged to Print? Yes
Students are given 100 free prints on their ID cards. After that, pages are 5 cents for one-sided printing and 4 cents for double-sided.
Computer Labs 10 - Christiana Commons, Dickinson C/D, Harrington Commons, McDowell Hall, Morris Library, 116 Pearson Hall, Smith Hall, Smith I/O and Printing Services, Recitation Hall, 101D Pearson Hall
Operating Systems
  • Mac OS X
  • UNIX and Linux
  • Windows XP

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Computer labs are abundant all over campus and many buildings have Ethernet connections for those students who are so attached to their computers that they must have them every moment of the day. This is not as ridiculous as it seems. Most students have their own computers and wisely plug into the high-quality network to check e-mail, class assignments, and of course, talk on Instant Messenger (IM). IM nearly replaces the phone in freshman dorms and coming to UD without a computer can be a social handicap.

Owning your own computer is highly advisable, even though there are so many computer labs. Labs tend to be crowded at peak times, which can often add even more stress than the assignment itself inspires. Many students find computer labs to be most helpful for saving money on printing or for using specialized software necessary for a class that would be too expensive to buy. Quite recently, many professors have been using online programs such as WebCT to communicate with students so you must have access to a computer to complete the assignments for the class. Another downfall of the computer labs is that there aren’t any open 24 hours a day. This is bad news for those who work best right before a deadline and tend to pull all-nighters. Overall, the computer labs are accessible and you can generally find an open computer, even if you have to try more than one lab.

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Computers at University of Delaware

Ksullivan6593

'15

Human Services

3.8
B+

You Should Bring Your Own

It's not hard to find computer labs on campus but they might be crowded during finals or taken by classes occasionally. Printing is good because every semester you're given $5 worth of printing which goes really far but I wish there were more places to print from, the only place i know of is the library. The network is reliable and pretty fast, only crashes during class registration when everyone uses it. Almost everywhere is wireless but some places like the turf field on East campus are not, and it would be nice if they were to do work outside on nice days. Its best to have your own laptop and use it in academic buildings or in the dorms for best service.

Jan 18, 2012

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Computers at University of Delaware

bryntradanac

'15

Animal Sciences

4.6
A

Computers Are Accessible and Help Is Always Available

Computers were almost always available when I needed one. There are friendly people to help you and the $5 printing allowance was enough for me. I love that there is wireless internet in the room and it is always available. This convenience causes me to use my own personal computer and printer in my room more often than the schools technology.

Jan 10, 2012

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Computers at University of Delaware

muskaan3333

'14

English and Speech Teacher Education

5.0
A+

Computers

There are multiple computing sites on campus. University provides every student with $5 for printing at the beginning of every semester. The computers are well up to date. Still it helps to have your own laptop if you can afford it so you can be independent.

Jan 05, 2012

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Facts

Special Software & Hardware Discounts

The University works in conjunction with Apple, Dell, Gateway, Microsoft, and Sony for discounted software for students. Visit www.tsc.udel.edu/purchasing.html#software and www.journeyed.com/bookstore to see the most recent offerings available.

Free Software

Acrobat Distiller, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Photoshop, Design for Databases, EViews, Importer Access, International Financial Statistics for Windows, Lindo, Lingo, Mathematica, Math Kernel, McAfee VirusScan, MicroFit, Media Player, MicroEconomics & Keygraphs, MiniTab, MS .Net Framework, MS NetMeeting, MS Office 2003 Professional Suite (Word, Access, Excel, FrontPage, PowerPoint, Project, Publisher, Visio), MS Visual Studio.Net, MSDN Library Visual Studio.Net, OnNet Suite, POM, Real Player, RIA On Point Federal Online, Secure Shell File Transfer, Wharton Research Data Services, Windows Media Player

Did You Know?

The classrooms on campus allow every student to connect to the Internet right from their seat.

You have access to computers in certain labs until 2 a.m.

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