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Information Technology
Here is what you need to know about the computing environment in
the College of Agricultural Sciences.
General Computing
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The Center for Information Technology group is located in Shepardson
124/128 and is member of the Office of the Dean.
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The Center manages networking in Shepardson, Plant Sciences,
Animal Sciences, Clark (3rd floor, B wing east), NESB (1st floor,
A wing), Weed Research Facilty, the Insectary, the Plant Environmental
and Research Center (PERC) and ARDEC. The LAN in these buildings
is robust and provides excellent intranet as well as internet
connectivity.
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The Center manages a solid, supplementary wireless network throughout
all the primary college buildings (Shepardson, Plant Sciences,
Animal Sciences, CLark and NESB).
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The center provides desktop support to student labs, staff and
faculty.
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The college has a site license for the Symantec anti-virus. The
program and updates are free to students, staff and faculty affiliated
with the college. It is critical that all computers that come
into contact with our network be protected.
What does a new student need to know about computing at CSU?
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The university (and college) is primarily a PC world. There are
Apple computers, however, they account for a very small percentage
on campus and in the college.
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Hardware and software recommendations deliberated by technology
directors from around the university annually and may be viewed
on the University
web site.
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Whatever you buy, a four year warranty is a good idea. That should
cover any repairs through a student's academic "career".
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You may find better deals elsewhere, but anyone affiliated with
the university may purchase computers using the state contract.
(Select
here for more information). Use these contacts to
help guide your decision. The college and univesity primarily
buy Gateway/Dell.
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Before you buy software for your computer, checkout the prices
at the Software
Cellar located in the Lory Student
Center.
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Let the following facts guide the decision whether to buy a desktop
or laptop system.
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Laptops are more expensive and more prone to theft.
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Most of the university has a supplemental wireless network
in place (map). Depending on the location, the
network operates on the older 802.11b or newer/faster 802.11g
standard. To be functional, make sure laptop can use both.
(Select
for more information).
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Faculty continue to use technology in their classroom instruction
at an increasing rate. Freshman entering today may find their
laptops very useful in a classroom by their senior year.
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If you decide on a laptop, buy a good carrying case. Falling
laptops from broken straps or zippers accounts for significant
laptops loss.
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