Computer Hardware Rx

Colleges & Universities A-Z Boston University
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<p>Does anyone know where online there is a description of recommended computer hardware/software for enterring freshmen? Any personal anecdotes or recommendations from upperclassmen?</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>There really are no recommended hardware or software. Having a computer isn’t necessarily required becuase BU has a 24 hour computer lab. Any software you would need for classes is available in computer labs so you don’t have to buy it. </p>

<p>That being said. Most kids have laptops unless they a)Already had a desktop or b)are a gamer</p>

<p>And the battle between macs and pcs is an ongoing debate. Most of BU is made up of pc’s (minus COM, where they do a lot of editing) and I have a mac. I’ve only had the minor mac to pc transfer issues. It’s been great.</p>

<p>BU also offers a lot of free software at <a href=“Software Licensing & Distribution : TechWeb : Boston University”>www.bu.edu/software</a>. THey offer it for macs and pc’s.</p>

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<p>COM/Journalism prefers MAC?</p>

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<p>It doesn’t matter what you get if it suits your personal needs.</p>

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<p>More info:</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/boston-university/478731-computer-requirements.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/boston-university/478731-computer-requirements.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;