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System Recommendations
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The following page will give you information on what to expect and how to
get plugged into the computer system once you have arrived on campus. You
can find a copy of other “Frequently Asked Questions” on the main
Information Technology home page located at
http://support.maryvillecollege.edu/
Recommended Minimum Specifications for Residence Hall
Connection
• 2GHZ Processor(includes IMacs)
• 1GB RAM or higher
• Windows XP or Vista, Mac OS X
• Network Card/Interface or 802.11 compatible Wireless device
• Cat-5 Ethernet Patch cable (Available at the College Bookstore)
• Updated Anti-Virus Software
• Updated Anti-Spyware Software
• Microsoft Office 2003 or later (Available at College bookstore: student
discount)
• Printer
Overview of Services
The Information Technology Department maintains all campus servers and
networking equipment that makes it possible for you to connect to the campus
network. IT does not perform maintenance or troubleshoot problems with
student-owned computers. Residence hall connectivity is guaranteed to all
residents in good standing in accordance with the Maryville College Network
Computer Acceptable Use Policy, this policy is included in the Student
Handbook. All students with a Maryville College network account will have a
100 MB home directory that is backed up to tape and virus scanned every
night and will be provided a Maryville College e-mail account.
Wireless Computing on Campus
Students with wireless enabled devices can connect to the “Scots” wireless
network in any building on campus. Much of the green space of the campus
near buildings is also covered.
Getting Connected
The Maryville College student network uses the Cisco Clean Access security
system, which enforces anti-virus and Windows-updates compliance. Each
student using a Windows based operating system is required to download and
use the Clean Access client. To learn more visit:
http://support.maryvillecollege.edu/perfigo.htm
Computer Provisions for Students
All computers in the computer labs are equipped with Windows XP, Microsoft
Office 2003 Premium (Word, Access, Excel, Power Point, Front Page,
Publisher), Microsoft Visual C++, Minitab statistical software, Internet
Explorer for web browsing and accessing Maryville College e-mail accounts,
and virus protection software.
Responsible Student Computing
Students can find a guide to responsible computer use on the MC network at
http://support.maryvillecollege.edu/responsible_student_computer.htm. It
is each student’s personal responsibility to ensure that their PC is kept
up-to-date and virus free. These responsibilities include regularly visiting
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com for the latest fixes/patches/updates
to Microsoft’s family of operating systems, updating your Anti-Virus
software on a regular basis, doing a full scan of your PC with your
Anti-Virus software on a regular basis, and uninstalling spyware/adware.
