Computer Information for New and Returning Students

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			Computer Information for New and Returning Students Computer Requirements: While all students are welcome to bring either a PC or a Mac, there are some requirements that must be met before a computer can be registered and used on the Hollins Network. Please note: Many new mobile devices or small laptops such as netbooks or iPads do not run full versions of the operating sytem (e.g. Windows 7 Starter Edition). While it will be possible to have very basic internet connectivity with these devices, they will not provide full access to all Hollins network resources and are NOT recommended as a student's primary computer. Also, in most cases the Help Desk will not provide any support for devices other than laptop and desktop computers. Operating System: Hollins recommends Windows 7 Professional on all PCs coming to campus. All PCs on campus must have one of the following operating systems installed: Microsoft Windows XP (Vista or Windows 7 are strongly encouraged) Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows 7 All Apple computers on campus must have the following operating system installed: Apple OSX v10.5.6 or later Additional Software: While Microsoft Office is avaialble for students to use on all public Hollins computers, many students will want to have access to Office on their own personal computers. Microsoft Office and some other frequently used programs are available through our partner JourneyEd at: http://www.JourneyEd.com/go.asp?KEY=MSHOLLINS Anti-Virus Requirements: All PC computers are required to have anti-virus software installed to be able to connect to our Hollins network. Hollins University uses AVG to protect all of its public, faculty and staff machines and recommends AVG Anti-Virus to its students. AVG provides a free version (available here) as well as a paid version (available here) of their anti-virus product. While the free AVG product is sufficient for gaining access to the Hollins Network, we encourage all students to buy the paid version for better protection. While it is not a requirement to access the network, Hollins also very strongly encourages all students to install an anti-spyware application as well. There are many free versions of these products available, but Hollins' top recommendations are: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, Spybot: Search & Destroy, and Super Anti-Spyware. It is not necessary to install each of these applications in addition to your anti-virus software, in many cases just one will be sufficient. There is currently no anti-virus software requirement for Macs. Cisco NAC Agent: Hollins University uses a Cisco NAC (Network Admission Control) to ensure all users on our network are in compliance with our computer requirements. This is an essential step in keeping our computer users safe from the constant threat of malware. In order to connect to our network, all student PCs and Macs must install the Cisco Clean Access Agent. Each time a student connects to the network the CAA will ask for the student's Hollins username and password. The first time a student connects their computer to our network it will prompt them to install the CAA. Purchasing a computer: Hollins has teamed up with both Dell and Apple to provide students with a great educational discount on new computers! You can access the two promotional sites from the links below: Using Your Computer on Campus This is a link to the student orientation information. This packet contains all the information you'll need to get your computer up and running on the Hollins network! Non-computer Electronics on the Network We realize that there are many devices students use to access the internet besides just their computers. The following types of devices are allowed: Gaming devices, such as an Xbox 360, Wii or Playstation 3 Apple devices such as the iPad, iPod or iPod touch Please note that while these devices are allowed, our network security requires that the student provide the Help Desk with the product's MAC address. Please consult your device's owner's manual if you need help finding the MAC address. Click Here to Register Your Network Device	Convenient IT Links My.Hollins HIS (Hollins Information System) Webmail Blackboard Student Orientation Packet Academic Computing Computer Lab Schedules Wyndham Robertson Library Media Services Support Services and Training Information HU Help Desk Training Information Miscellaneous Directory of Personnel About Us Computer Use Policy
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