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Computer and Information Technologies
Computer Requirements and Recommendations
Laptop or Desktop
There are a number of places on campus where students with laptops can
connect to the Hollins network as well as the internet. You are encouraged to
bring a laptop (preferred) or personal computer with you. Laptops
provide the convenience of portability and take up less space in
the dorm room.
Wireless or Not
Laptops with a wireless network card can
connect to our network in the dorms and most academic buildings.
Software
Hollins University uses Windows XP Professional
and Office 2007 Professional in the labs. We
will be selling Office 2007 Professional Plus at checkin for $100.00.
Only Windows and Macintosh operating systems are supported at this time.
Recommended Computer Hardware Configuration
The computers in our labs do not have 3
1/2 floppy drives. Therefore we recommend that students use
a jump drive (flash drive) to move files between our network and other
locations not on the network. We plan to sell jump drives with
the Hollins logo at check-in.
PCs
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Windows XP Professional or Windows Vista (Business, Enterprise
or Ultimate editions are preferred)
Windows Millennium and Windows 98 or older are NOT compatible with
our network and are not supported by our helpdesk.
Windows 2000 is no longer supported on our
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1
GB
Memory |
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Any 10/100 Ethernet card (a.k.a. network adapter,
network interface card) |
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Category 5 10/100 network cable with RJ-45 connectors (14 feet is adequate
for most dorm rooms). These are not typically included when
you buy a new computer. |
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We supply Norton
AntiVirus for networked computers (PCs) for your 4 years at no charge. |
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Dell deal: Through a special relationship
Hollins has with Dell,
you can purchase or lease Dell equipment at discount prices. If you wish
to contact Dell by phone, call (888) 973-3355.
Hollins has also teamed up with Apple for some excellent
Mac deals.
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Mac Computers:
Hollins is predominately a PC campus. A
limited number of Macs are available . Following is the configuration we recommend for
students bringing Macs to campus in Fall 2009.
MAC
Configuration
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Mac OSX
Version 10.4.1 or later |
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1 GB Memory |
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Any 10/100 Ethernet card (a.k.a. network adapter,
network interface card) |
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Category 5 10/100 network cable with RJ-45 connectors (14 feet is adequate
for most dorm rooms). These are not typically included when you buy a
new computer. |
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Apple Airport for the
wireless "hotspots" |
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Computer Requirements
E-Mail Information
Phone Information
Computing Policies
Hollins Information System
Support
Labs
New Student Information
Homepage
CONTACT
Ellen Witt
Director, Instructional Technology &
Development
Hollins University
Roanoke, VA
24020
(540) 362-6020
mailto:ewitt@hollins.edu
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