University of Mississippi - Computers

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College Prowler Take

In the past few years, Ole Miss has been working hard to keep its network running quickly and keep up with the enormous increase in students each year. There are problems with all school networks. If you’re thinking about buying a computer to bring to school, consider the field you have chosen. For instance, if you’re going into journalism, it’s a good idea to buy an Apple computer because that is what the School of Journalism, the S. Gale Denley Media Center, and many newspapers, magazines, and television stations use. In the business school, any PC will work, but there are some programs that will make life easier for you, such as Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel. These aren’t the only considerations to be made when buying a computer, but they will be helpful in your area of study. The IT department offers a list of system recommendations on its Web site, and many companies—including Apple—offer student discounts on computers, software and other products.

The housing department works hard to ensure that dormitories have Internet access in each room. You’ll need a wireless card to use the high-speed Internet access provided by the university. Even though students agree that above-adequate efforts have been made to accommodate students who don’t bring their own computers, it’s a good idea to bring one if you can for convenience’s sake. There will always be times when you have a paper due and not enough time to start it until the night before. It’s more comfortable to be in the confines of your own dorm room, as opposed to all night in the computer lab where you actually have to wear clothes.

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Students Speak Out

OleJL says: University of Mississippi 2014 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies, and Humanities

The computer labs are generally... The computer labs are generally crowded unless you get there well ahead of time. Certainly bring your own. The wireless Internet is great, so make sure you have a wireless card. 12345 Computers: March 03, 2009 Report

Anonymous says:

Bringing your own computer is... Bringing your own computer is definitely the most convenient way to write papers, create PowerPoint presentations, or just to surf the Web and chat with friends—but it’s not necessary to bring your own. There are computer labs in many of the dorms, and a neighbor is usually willing to loan you their computer. The new Galtney Center has added many new computers, but there are many times when the labs become crowded. The best tip when relying on outside computers is to start early, because you can bet the day you procrastinate is the day that everyone else is using them, too. 12345 Computers Report

Anonymous says:

Students use the computer labs... Students use the computer labs quite often, but they are never so crowded that you can’t find a place to work. I think it’s very helpful to own your own computer, but it’s not necessary, because there are several computer labs around campus (library, business school, and Weir Hall), so you can always find a computer. 12345 Computers Report

Anonymous says:

Other than having a wireless... Other than having a wireless network, the computer network works fine. Most people have their own computer, so you can always get a computer in any of the labs. 12345 Computers Report

Anonymous says:

The computer labs at Ole Miss are... The computer labs at Ole Miss are very up-to-date and are sometimes crowded, but it would be wise to bring your own computer. 12345 Computers Report

Facts

Did You Know?

In 1999, Ole Miss was ranked in the top 100 for most-wired campuses in the nation.

Students can access many of their class notes, homework, and announcements using the Blackboard system.

In 2003, Weir Hall was created, and has a full-time staff to help out with computer troubles.

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