A connection in the room makes communicating by e-mail more convenient and less expensive than using the telephone. All network jacks in all residence halls are activated. However, each person will need to purchase and schedule their own network installation. Aside from a computer with proper configuration, you need an e-mail account to use the network. All full-time Arts and Sciences students have accounts created automatically.
New students receive their account information at check-in in the fall.
E-mail applications are available at the student Help Desk in Olin, or you can fill out the form and submit it electronically. You can get access to Netscape and Rollins e-mail by signing with Mindspring or ATT . Any other Internet Service Provider can be used also, these are just the ones we recommend. You do need a 56K modem to use these services. Running on ResNet Generally put, PCs and Macs purchased new in the last two years should be connectable to the network.