The priority system was discontinued for several reasons. It also avoids disrupting anyone in a lower priority twice, first by first being given a temporary computer and then replacing it wish a new one. Working out the conditions of the contract with the several companies involved and solving some technical problems with manufacturing the workstations to our specifications slowed ther process down. The project will be completed on schedule or earlier by playing catch-up. The workstation network is designed to be left in the office on line and turned on at all times.
Workstations are never to be turned off or moved, except if repair by the Titan Help Desk is needed.
Software updates will occur almost daily. By using the SMS system, corrections to the desktop software will be made during the middle of the night when usage is lowest. Most labs are the responsibility of each school, and it is a school decision whether to upgrade or otherwise modify laboratory workstations. In general, only desktop computers are permitted. However, an individual with special needs may, with the approval of the appropriate vice president and with additional funds from the unit's budget, request the Dell or Mac Laptop.