Recommended Laptop or Desktop Required Components:
- Intel Pentium, Core, Core 2 Duo, Celeron, or Centrino
- Windows XP* or Windows Vista*
- Ethernet network card (installed)
- 802.11b/g Wi-Fi certified wireless network adapter (recommended for laptops)
- Internet Explorer
- Microsoft Office 2007 (recommended)
- Latest Windows Critical Updates (free from Microsoft)
- University of Scranton version of McAfee Anti-Virus Software (provided free from University of Scranton)
- Clean Access Agent (provided free from University of Scranton)
- Anti-Spyware Software
* Windows operating system must be English version and Server versions are not allowed.
Each year, more students are bringing laptops to campus. We recommend a Laptop for mobility, connectivity, and convenience.
Advantages Of Purchasing A Laptop
- Portable and Convenient
- Can be used in dorm rooms, the library, cafeteria, meeting spaces, outdoor areas, at home, or wherever you go
- Compact size, doesn't take up much space
- Lightweight, carry them anywhere
- Easy to take to Help Desk for support
- Easy to transport to and from home
- Easy to carry to the Library for a quiet working environment
- Wired access to the Internet and E-mail available at various locations on campus
- Wireless access to the Internet and e-mail throughout campus (requires 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi certified network adapter)
Disadvantages Of Purchasing A Laptop
- Easy to steal (however, security devices are available Move-In weekend)
Macintosh Computers
Close to 99% of the computers at Scranton run the Windows operating system. If you own or want to bring a Macintosh, it will work on the ResNet network, however, support for Macintosh computers is limited.
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