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NOTE: If you are purchasing a new computer or hard
drive, you may take advantage of the Educational Discount
through our vendor, GovConnection:
http://www.govconnection.com/franklinpierce
. The page displays the latest products recommended for
our students and the pricing reflects our discount.
Microsoft
Software for Full-Time Day Students
PC users with Windows XP Home may upgrade to Windows XP Pro
for the nominal fee of $10 (cash or check made out to
Franklin Pierce University). You will receive your own CD and
license key. The college has taken care of the licensing
fee. For more information call IT at 1110.
Microsoft Office 2003 Standard is available to full-time day
students at the nominal fee of $25 (cash or check made out
to Franklin Pierce University). You will receive your own CD
and license key. The college has taken care of the licensing
fee. Office Standard includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Outlook, and Office tools. (Does not include Microsoft
Access) Available at the IT Department.
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If you already own a pc and
plan on bringing it to campus, we recommend the following
minimum requirements:
Processor: Pentium 4 1.6 GHz
or better.
RAM: 512 MB
Network card: 10/100 (3Com is not recommended)
Bring your Ethernet software drivers for your network card
Operating System: XP Professional with the latest service
pack and critical updates (XP Home is not recommended)
Bring your operating system or restoration CD
Anti-Virus software is provided by the college
Anti-Spyware software is highly recommended
Cable: 25' Category 5 network cable with RJ-45 connectors
A security cable to lock you computer is highly recommended
If you are purchasing a
new pc to bring to campus, we recommend the following:
Processor: Intel Dual Core
1.6 GHz or better
RAM: 1 GB
Network card: 10/100 (3Com is not recommended)
Operating System: XP Professional (XP Home is not
recommended)
Bring your operating system or restoration CD
Anti-Virus software is provided by the college
Anti-Spyware software is highly recommended
Cable: 25' Category 5 network cable with RJ-45 connectors
A security cable to lock you computer is highly recommended
If you are purchasing a new
laptop to bring to campus, we recommend the following:
Acer Travelmate 4230-6704 .
This model includes the following:
Processor: 1.66GHz Intel
Intel Core 2 Duo
RAM: 1GB
Network card: Built-in 10/100
Operating System: XP Professional (XP Home is not
recommended)
Bring your operating system or restoration CD
Screen: 15.4 inches
Weight: 6.6 lbs
Anti-Virus software is provided by the college
Anti-Spyware software is highly recommended
Cable: 25' Category 5 network cable with RJ-45 connectors
A security cable to lock you computer is highly recommended
If you already own an Apple
and plan on bringing it to campus, we recommend the following
minimum requirements:
Model: PowerMac
Processor: G4
RAM: 512MB
Operating System: 9 or better
Bring your packet of system restore CDs
Cable: 25' Category 5 network cable with RJ-45 connectors
Anti-virus software is recommended
A security cable to lock you computer is highly recommended
If you are purchasing a new
Apple to bring to campus, we recommend the following:
Model: PowerMac, or Mac mini
Processor: 1.6 or better
RAM: 512 MB or better
Operating System: 10
Bring your packet of system restore CDs.
Cable: 25' Category 5 network cable with RJ-45 connectors
Anti-virus software is recommended
A security cable to lock you computer is highly recommended
Please note that modems will not
work. You must have a network card for Internet access.
AOL, MSN, or Prodigy accounts are not necessary to access the Internet.
Computer Resources
The Franklin Pierce University
computer network at the Rindge
campus provides network and internet access to all members of
the Franklin Pierce community. Students use it for e-mail, word
processing, and other applications, for recreational activities,
coursework and professional development. All student computers
running a Windows operating system are required to
register on the network and install AVG anti-virus
software. Internet access
is available to all
registered computers on campus.
The campus has four computer
labs: three Windows XP Pro labs, and a Macintosh lab with Apple
EMac G4s. Availability for general use is posted at each lab.
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