With the introduction of Windows software and changes in software licensing, campus computing has evolved into a wide variety of models. Following is an attempt to categorize PC setups to help faculty throughout campus become aware of some of the possibilities that are available for their laboratories. Computer Center Lab PCs Most of our lab PCs contain the same set of software. Each PC requires a login to CWIS from an account purchased through the Computer Center. Software is adapted so that individual preferences, bookmarks, email, files, etc. follow each student from machine to machine.
Procedures are available to restore all machines in a lab, simultaneously, to a consistent state.
This semester we have begun to identify separate configurations for different PCs. Microsoft Clip Art is available on most but not all machines. Idaho Falls and Twin Falls labs maintain standard configurations with access to all software which is maintained in Pocatello labs. Due to the distance and differing requirements, ISU's Boise lab maintains a separate set of software and access procedures. With the addition of new hardware we are now able to run all copies of Microsoft Office and WordPerfect from a local installation.