Questions and Answers Below are answers to some questions you might have. Students may use the public computer labs to write papers and do class assignments. However, having your own networked computer in your room will allow you better access to what you need when you need it. A lot of people ask this question, and there is no single answer to it. If you don't know what type of computer you want, you may consult with the Carthage Computer Center staff or a local computer dealer to help you.
Some general guidelines do apply, however.
Some academic departments and majors use one type of computer more than the other. For example, at Carthage, art, music, mathematics, and biology majors will find that most of their assignments will utilize the Macintosh. On the other hand, business majors will be expected to know and use IBM equipment. If you are still undecided, we recommend that you not purchase a computer right away. You might want to work with each type in the public access labs for a semester or two.