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Computers Grades:
Quick StatsWireless Network?
Yes - Available in academic buildings, the Morris Library, student centers, dining halls, residence hall common areas, the Green, and the Mentors' Circle
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
College Prowler Take
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.
Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
Anonymous says:  |
The computer network is okay; it...
The computer network is okay; it can be slow. The popular computer labs tend to be crowded. There are lesser known ones that are always empty, but that is because they are hard to find, and it would be cheating if I told you where they are. Bring your own computer; it is necessary. |
Anonymous says: |
Definitely bring your own computer...
Definitely bring your own computer because it’s a good idea to own one in this day and age. The labs are generally not crowded, and the network is usually fast, but there are peak hours when everything does become bogged-down, like close to finals and around lunchtime when everyone checks their e-mail. |
Anonymous says: |
I would recommend bringing your...
I would recommend bringing your own computer. It is more convenient to write papers on your own schedule, and not that of the computer labs. While some labs are open till 2 a.m., it is amazing how inconvenient that it can be to a procrastinator! |
Anonymous says: |
The computer network is very up to...
The computer network is very up to date. Every dorm has Ethernet connections, and some newer classrooms even have a connection at every desk. There are connections in other buildings around campus like the student centers and the library. The computer labs around campus are generally not crowded until the end of the semester when everyone has things due and flocks to the lab. The library and Smith Hall computer labs are the most crowded. The computers are mostly IBM, but there are a few Macs for those who prefer them. |
Anonymous says: |
The computer network is pretty...
The computer network is pretty good here. We are allowed one GB of downloading a day, which is enough unless you are downloading several large movies. |
FactsDiscounted Software
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
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.
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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