You can also obtain information about ARE's system from ARE's Computing Page . Finally, you can get help from our wonderful system administrators Bob Lyons and Dana Keil. Many new students inquire about the need to purchase a PC when they come to the program. Having your own computer is more of a luxury than a necessity since ARE's supply of computer resources is adequet most of the time. However, having your own PC comes in handy if you live far from campus and would like to work remotely.
Many students also enjoy the flexibility of having a laptop computer.
Some students also find it difficult to concentrate in the Stat Lab, which gets a bit tense during crunch times. You can refer to the ARE UNIX primer or invest in some UNIX references. Return to top of page . On-campus Computing at UC Berkeley For general information on computing resources at UC Berkeley, visit the UC Berkeley Computing and Communications home page. To access information for all campus microcomputer facilities, including hours and equipment availability, check out the Workstation and Microcomputer Facilities home page.