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Personal Computers At Bacone
Student success at Bacone College requires access to a personal
computer and the ability to use commonly accessible office software.
Bacone College maintains a number of cybercafes and computer laboratories
which are accessible to all students. However, many students find
that the convenience of having their own computer provides them
a better opportunity for success. To that end, Bacone College
provides guidelines to assure that student computers are sufficient
to meet the needs of most courses.
Why Do I Need a Computer?
Bacone College is comitted to preparing students for
their future. Whether a student ends up working in an office,
a laboratory, a health care facility, a classroom or a pulpit,
they will find a computer there for their use. Students will use
their computer to write papers, do research, prepare presentations
and analyze data. The college has invested in significant online
databases to support student research. Many of the texts used
in class have accompanying disks or websites that support the
learning environment. Simply stated, the personal computer has
become as necessary to the 21st century college student as a notebook
or backpack.
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Laptop or Desktop?
Once you've decided that you need a computer, it's time
for you to decide whether you want to shop for a desktop or laptop
computer. To help you decide, we will list the major advantages
and disadvantages of both types of computers.
Owning a Desktop
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- Cheaper to buy than laptops and notebooks
- Easier and cheaper to upgrade
- Harder to steal
- About 20%-30% faster than an equivalent
laptop
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Disadvantages
- Not mobile
- Takes up space
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Owning a Laptop or Notebook
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- Mobile, goes anywhere
- Can take advantage of wireless connectivity
- Takes up very little space
- Can use in classroom
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Disadvantages
- More expensive
- Slower than a desktop
- Easier to drop/break
- More Easily stolen
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How Much Computer Do I Need?
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The Information Technology Department at Bacone College
wants to help assure students that the computers that they bring
to campus will satisfy their needs throughout their experience.
IT maintains both a minimum configuration and a recommended configuration
for both Windows and Macintosh computers.
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Recommendation |
Windows Computing |
- CPU - One of
- Intel Celeron 1 GHz
- Intel Pentium III - 1 GHz,
- AMD Duron 1.0 GHz
- AMD Athlon 1.0 GHz
- Windows 2000 or XP/Home
- 256 MB RAM
- 20 GB hard drive
- CD-ROM
- Ethernet/Modem Adapter
- 802.11b Wireless Network Card
- 14.1” XGA Display
- Computer
Security Cable Lock (strongly recommended for laptops; recommended
for desktops).
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- CPU - One of
- Intel Celeron 2.6 GHz
- Intel Pentium IV
- Intel Xeon
- AMD Athlon MP
- AMD Athlon XP
- Windows XP Pro
- 512 MB of RAM
- 40GB hard disk
- CD-RW/DVD combo drive
- Ethernet/Modem adapter
- 802.11g compatible wireless
network card
- Computer
Security Cable Lock (strongly recommended for laptops; recommended
for desktops).
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Macintosh Computing |
- G3 microprocessor (900MHz or
better)
- Ethernet/Modem adapter
- 256 MB of RAM
- 20GB hard disk
- CD-ROM
- OS X
- 802.11b compatible wireless
network card
- Computer
Security Cable Lock (strongly recommended for laptops; recommended
for desktops).
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- G4 microprocessor (900MHz or
better)
- Ethernet/Modem adapter
- 512 MB of RAM
- 40GB hard disk
- CD-RW/DVD combo drive
- OS X
- 802.11g compatible wireless
network card
- Computer
Security Cable Lock (strongly recommended for laptops; recommended
for desktops).
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