Make sure the machine is Year 2000 compliant. The college bookstores sell it at an academic rate or you can get discounts when bought with the computer. Note that we do not recommend Microsoft Works. Illinois State University provides a software package free of charge called Itools. Released August 1 st of each year, it contains everything needed to gain access to the Internet including Eudora email, a web browser, and instructions.
Many students rely on the labs for all their printing needs to save space in their rooms.
If you want to bring a printer, a color inkjet is recommended. Illinois State negotiates on a yearly basis with several computer vendors for institutional purchases. The above information is accurate and current as of June 1998. Please note with the fast-changing computer market, common components quickly become dated. Once again, buy as much of a machine as you can afford.