Due to the large number of people moving from the Macintosh to Windows environment, different arrangements may be necessary. Please be assured that easing the transition process for community members will determine which policies are executed and how they are executed with regard to replacement and disposal of the equipment. The new systems will include pre-installed university standard office productivity software. The decision as to what software is installed is made by Information Technology with advice and counsel from community members and Local Service Center personnel. When the list is ready, it will be posted on the Desktop 2000 web site.
Departments are responsible for ensuring that their equipment is properly prepared for removal.
All data and applications, for example, must have been removed from the systems. As with other matters discussed above, responsibility does not mean we expect the community members to do all of the technical work involved. On the contrary, people will be available to conduct or assist with the processes we will establish for backing up, restoring and converting files. The means for doing so will also be provided. Restoration of the data and installation of non-standard software is the user s responsibility.