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Computer Purchases

 

For Faculty/Staff ON-campus institutional purchases (UMB or grant monies): 

Contact - 617-287-5211 or click here to send an email.

 

For PERSONAL @HOME use Students, Faculty or Staff:

Interested in purchasing a computer?  Here are some vendors offering special pricing ...

* PC *

NOTE: Windows ME (Millenium Edition) and Windows XP Home Edition are NOT recommended, and you would not be allowed to bring a computer with these on campus for connection to our Network.

Suggested minimum configuration:

Windows 2000: Professional Edition, or Windows XP Professional
Antivirus software.
A Pentium II* processor (or better).
128MB of RAM (256MB suggested).
100MB of available hard drive space.
56kbps modem (if using Standard Dial-Up connection).
Ethernet card (10/100 card recommended) (if using Cable or DSL Modem connection).

*Includes Intel Celeron or better.

Special UMB Pricing is available through DELL COMPUTER

* Macintosh *

Standard minimum configuration:

MacOS 10.1 or higher.
Antivirus software.
128MB of RAM (256MB suggested).
100MB of available hard drive space.
56kbps modem (if using Standard Dial-Up connection).
Ethernet card  (if using Cable Modem or DSL connection).

Special UMB Pricing is available through APPLE COMPUTER