Buy your computer through UVM
Computers purchased through UVM are designed to
meet the educational and technical needs of UVM students.
What do you need to do?
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Choose a computer
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Pick it up, plug it in, add
your personal information
That’s it, and you’re on the Internet.
UVM’s Microcomputer Services Depot carries personal computers
from Dell, Apple, and IBM, all at competitive educational prices. Check our web
site for the most current specifications and prices.
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On the web
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http://cit.uvm.edu/mcsv/
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Call
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(802) 656-3067
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Showroom
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211 Waterman Building
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Recommended Software
Your computer will be pre‑loaded with UVM’s suite of
network software, including Norton Antivirus and UVM versions of
Internet Explorer and Netscape Communicator.
We also recommend purchasing Microsoft Office at substantial discount from Microcomputer
Services when you buy your computer.
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Windows 98 or 2000*
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Microsoft Office Standard
Edition
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Macintosh
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Microsoft Office
Macintosh Edition
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*Windows ME (Millennium
Edition) is not supported
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Bring a computer with you…
You can avoid many potential
problems by purchasing a computer through UVM. Support is limited for computers
not purchased from Microcomputer Services Depot. If you bring a computer with
you…
It should
meet these minimum requirements:
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PC
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Macintosh
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Intel
Pentium® 233 MHz or compatible processor
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Windows 98
or 2000
(Windows ME is not supported)
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100 MB of
free hard disk space
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64 MB of RAM
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CD-ROM drive
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10/100
Ethernet network adapter installed and tested
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RJ-45
Ethernet cable
(category 5, min. length 40 ft.)
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PowerPC
Processor
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Mac OS 8.1
or higher
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64 MB of RAM
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100 MB of
free hard disk space
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CD-ROM drive
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10/100
Ethernet network adapter installed and tested
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RJ-45
Ethernet cable
(category 5, min. length 40 ft.)
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For more information, see
http://reslife.uvm.edu/resnet/
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Prepare
your computer for the campus network
Does your computer have an Ethernet adapter?
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No:
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Before
you come to campus, have a local vendor install and test the appropriate
Ethernet adapter. For more information, see http://reslife.uvm.edu/resnet/
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Windows
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laptop
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a 3Com 3ccfe575 or 3Com 3ccfe574 PC card
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desktop
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a 3Com
3c905 Etherlink PCI adapter
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Macintosh
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laptop
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a Farallon FastEtherTX PN995-TX PC card
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desktop
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a
Farallon FastEtherTX PN996L or VPN998L
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Yes:
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Bring the
documentation for future reference
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Bring the
necessary driver and installation disks
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Record the
settings that work at home or on a local network
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When you arrive on campus, install and configure
Antivirus and other UVM software according to the instructions available in
your residence hall main office.
Locate
sources of support and repair services
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Bring system
CD-ROMs, diskettes needed to reinstall the computer’s operating system
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Bring CD-ROMs,
diskettes needed to reinstall additional devices (printers, scanners, etc.)
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Bring CD-ROMs,
diskettes needed to reinstall all software
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Bring
registration and licensing information for all installed software
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Bring
registration and warranty documentation for vendor repair services
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Bring hardware
technical support phone numbers and contact information
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Bring software
support phone numbers and contact information
We can
provide only limited support for computers not purchased through the
University. Please note that Windows ME (Millennium Edition) is NOT
supported.
