You might also coordinate with your roommate. Many students share a printer between two systems. Tell me about the residence hall network. This provides access to the Internet, e-mail, and access to the academic file servers used in the labs. Microsoft Internet Explorer and Office software is included.
Many faculty provide notes and other course materials through the file servers.
Your computer should have an Ethernet connector built in or a 3Com Etherlink III or Etherlink XL Twisted Pair network adapter. Although other adapters may work, the Etherlink III and XL are the only adapters for which we provide support. Ask your dealer about the appropriate Etherlink III or XL for your computer. The minimum operating system for a Windows based system is Windows 98 Second Edition. Windows 98 or Windows 2000.