Desktop Computing Project
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Information Technology started the implementation of a university-wide "Desktop Computing and Software Library Project" in 1996. Most UHD full-time faculty and staff members are provided with up-to-date PCs and general productivity software on a 3 year rotating basis (by department). The PCs that fall below the minimum standard are updated when the department's upgrade rotation is scheduled. Departments that are eligible for new PC replacement by the Desktop Computing Project are those that are HEAF eligible. In some cases the departments that are not eligible for new PCs purchase them from their own budgets. Access to PCs is also provided for adjunct faculty and part-time staff as defined by their unit leadership. Networked departmental laser printers are installed in departments, but individual user printers are covered from the unit's budget. A set of application standards has been adopted and is provided to all faculty and staff (see list below). Microsoft Office Professional and McAfee VirusScan are also provided to faculty and staff for use at home free of charge.

What hardware and software will I get?

Hardware

As we all know, technology is changing rapidly, and this impacts the specifications of the PCs purchased for the university. Information Technology always evaluates the latest technology and makes sure all newly purchased PCs are in line with the standards.

Hardware Specifications (as of September 9, 2008):

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
• 2.66 GHz Speed
• 160 GB Hard Disk
• 2 GB RAM
• 17" LCD Monitor
• DVD-RW
• 3.5" Floppy Drive
• Keyboard
• Optical Mouse
• Speakers

Software (UHD Standard):

• Microsoft Windows XP Professional
• Microsoft Office Professional (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint & Publisher)*
• Microsoft Outlook (e-mail & calendar)*
• McAfee VirusScan (anti-virus)*
• Internet Explorer
• Netscape
• WinZIP
• QVT-FTP (file transfer protocol)
• QVT-Term (telnet)
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• PDF995 (pdf writer)

Other Software available by request only:

• Microsoft FrontPage
• MIcrosoft Visio Professional*
• Microsoft Project Professional*
  Microsoft Visual Studio
• Macromedia Dreamweaver (prior approval is required)
• Macromedia Contribute (prior approval is required)
• Adobe Acrobat Professional (prior approval is required)

        * programs available for use at home to full-time faculty & staff

Microsoft Campus Agreement

PC Delivery Schedule

The desktop project offers up-to-date standard PCs and software, as well as access to printing, for all full-time faculty and staff members of the university (within the context of available funding and based on the priority set by the unit leadership and/or representatives).

          Desktop Computing Project - Roll-Out Schedule / Master Plan

Discounts on Computers and Software for Personal Purchases