The College Computer configuration includes a DVD-R drive to enable you to back-up your files onto a DVD disk.    Please send an email to  help@barnard.edu to obtain a quote.

The College has selected a standard configuration in order to streamline the installation process and facilitate technical support.  The small form factor Optiplex computer has a compact CPU which can be set up horizontally as a desktop or vertically as a mini-tower. All Barnard computer orders include a three year service contract.  (Note:  Floppy drives and Zip drives have been replaced by USB keys.    See more about this at: http://www.barnard.edu/edtech/usb_key.html )

Keep in mind that we have computers in the Educational Technology Center  (11 Lehman) with CD-RW  and DVD drives.   These are available for users who need assistance in transferring files among various storage devices: USB keys, laptop, DVD, CD and Artemis.

When the new computer arrives, the Help Desk  will:
*  install a software package which includes the current Windows operating system,   Microsoft Office and Symantec Anti Virus.
*  add your personal configuration to the computer :  documents, email, bookmarks, etc.  Read about the installation process in order to ease the transition to your new computer.

Considering a laptop?

 last update 03/17/08