COMPUTING & TECHNOLOGY at UMass Amherst

19 Pages·2015·1.01 MB·English

by  Iris Chelaru

COMPUTING & TECHNOLOGY
at UMass Amherst
Parents’ guide to technology resources
Important!

Does your student already have a
computer to bring to campus?

If not, do you intend to purchase a
computer before the end of the summer?
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Computer Basics

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Check our recommended computer configurations
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U$ave discounts on computers & peripherals
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Computers must have a wifi-certified, dual-band adapter

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Software & Hardware Discounts
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STEM students are eligible for free Windows operating
systems & other Microsoft software
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Free Microsoft Office 365, Mathematica & other software
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Free distribution of Linux - Ubuntu UMass

Students are not required to bring a computer
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Public Computers
Computer Classrooms & Library Services

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Windows & Macintosh computers
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High-end academic software
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Remote printing in the Learning Commons
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Digital Media Lab
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3D Printers

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Important!

How many of you would like access to
your student’s university bill?
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Privacy & Student Records

Federal law limits access to student records.
FERPA Privacy Waiver
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Students can add up to 4 designees in SPIRE
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PIN can be used when contacting the Office of
the Bursar, Financial Aid, and Housing Services
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Waiver does not apply to academic records
(grades) or other university information

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Copyright Infringement
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UMass Amherst receives hundreds of violations
each semester
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Violators may be subject to legal action, fines, and
even academic sanctions
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Out-of-court settlements, paid by students’ families,
can be very expensive!
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How to Avoid Copyright Infringement
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Uninstall peer-to-peer (P2P) software, including
bittorrent, popcorn time, and other illegal file
sharing programs
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Use Amazon, Pandora, Hulu, Netflix, or other
legal alternatives
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Take our anonymous Copyright Quiz!
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Computer & Personal Protection
Software & Data Security
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Anti-virus software
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Security patches
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Software updates
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Firewall
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File backups

Physical Security
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Laptop security cable
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Lock the door

Over 100 HELP phones across campus

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