University of North Carolina - Computers

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In 2001, UNC introduced the Carolina Computing Initiative.
It requires incoming students to either buy an IBM laptop, the official CCI computer, or bring a laptop that meets the CCI requirements. After receiving their laptops, faculty and students from Information Technology Services (ITS) help students configure their computers to the network and set up “Onyen” (Only Name You’ll Ever Need)—a username and password. This provides students with disk space, Internet access, Web pages, and a personal e-mail account with the UNC network, which uses an Ethernet connection to avoid the hassles of dial-up. Students can connect to the network in their dorms, libraries, and classrooms in seconds. Many areas on campus have wireless Internet access including the Student Union, the cafeteria, and several cafés and coffee shops on Franklin Street. UNC also has several computer labs, some of which are 24-hour labs.

If students ever run into technical trouble, finding help is easy. ITS centers are located in several dorms and the Undergraduate Library. If they need to hold a computer, students are given a loaner. If a student just has a question about their computer, he or she can simply e-mail ITS and expect an answer within an hour. Technology at Carolina is highly advanced yet understandable and convenient for students. They can access this network from anywhere and
at any time.

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Students Speak Out

UNCTH says: University of North Carolina 2013 Law and Legal Studies

The vast amounts of computer labs... The vast amounts of computer labs at UNC means they are rarely crowded as long as you know what all the options and alternatives are. 12345 Computers: February 22, 2009 Report

UNCPL says: University of North Carolina 2014 Other

Computer labs are crowded only in... Computer labs are crowded only in the morning and during exam times. The network is great. 12345 Computers: February 22, 2009 Report

UNCKR says: University of North Carolina 2015 Physical Sciences

The computer network is OK; the... The computer network is OK; the wireless isn't great in some areas and messes up sometimes. The labs are usually crowded during the school day at rush times like lunch and especially between classes. You should have your own computer 12345 Computers: February 21, 2009 Report

Anonymous says:

The computer network here is... The computer network here is awesome, to say the least. We have a T3 connection, so you can download music in seconds. We’re required to have a laptop computer, but student reactions are mixed in regards to this. The University always has two or three laptops that it sells in bulk to students. You really can’t go wrong buying one of these computers because they are already configured for the network, plus they come with a four-year insurance plan for just about every problem. For this reason, computer labs are never really crowded. I suggest that you look at the CCI (Carolina Computing Initiative) and buy a computer from UNC. I love mine, and it has done me a lot of good. 12345 Computers Report

Anonymous says:

At UNC, all students are required... At UNC, all students are required to have a laptop, so you will either get a grant for one sometime during the summer, or you’ll have to buy one. You don’t have to be poor to get a grant either, so don’t jump to the conclusion that you’ll have to buy a laptop with money out of your own pocket. The computers are definitely fast, and we have 24-hour support and insurance on the laptops. 12345 Computers Report

Facts

Did You Know?

When you purchase an IBM computer through the University, you receive a full four-year warranty, a four-year comprehensive insurance policy, a comprehensive software package, including Microsoft Office 2007, a special lock to keep your computer secure, pre-tested and approved compatibility with the Carolina campus network, built-in wireless connectivity, CD burner and DVD player, service at an on-campus repair center with loaner laptops, and computer support any time of the day and any day of the week.

IBM is the official computer of UNC. Students receive international service from IBM when they’re studying abroad.

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