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Public computing clusters are available for general computing needs with a Brown Network I.D., which you can elect to set up when you arrive on campus. The computing clusters contain Macintosh and Windows computers as well as scanners, printers, and data-storage devices. Students are responsible for printing costs. To pay for printing services, you can add money to your Brown I.D. card in any Card Value Center (CVC) machine. CVC machines are located in the university libraries.
- The CIT Public Computing Cluster, Room 169, is the most centrally located facility on campus.
- The Rockefeller Library Public Computing Cluster is located on the first and second floors, of the Rockefeller Library.
- The Sciences Library Public Computing Cluster is located on Level A and the Mezzanine level of the Sciences Library.
Windows Computers
- run the Windows XP Professional Operating System.
- are equipped with 17-inch flat panel color monitors displaying at 1024x768.
- are Dell computers with Pentium processors (2.4ghz or higher) with at least 512MB of RAM.
- some are equipped with DVD/CD-RW drives.
Macintosh Computers
- run the Macintosh OS 10.3.9 Operating System.
- are iMacs with at least 1GB of RAM.
- have built-in SuperDrives
About Personal Computers
Students are encouraged to bring a computer. Residence halls at Brown have both wireless access and are wired for access to the Brown network and the Internet. Students who have the appropriate computing equipment and can configure their own computers are welcome to use the network during the summer at no charge. You will receive information about getting connected on the network when you arrive on campus.
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