Computer Network

The campus computer network provides student access to the library, the Internet, and email as well as to software programs such as word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and biblical research. Classrooms are equipped with presentation technology for sharing computer-generated materials with the class. There are network nodes in all student rooms in the dormitory. In addition, there is wireless access to the network in the classroom building and the married students' lounge. Two computer labs with four computers each are in the dormitory. There is a computer lab in the library with 17 computers and equipment for scanning and burning CDs. Every entering junior is required to own a laptop computer that meets certain minimum performance standards and connects to our campus network and the Internet. Current recommended minimum hardware includes:

• 500MHz Pentium III (1GHz Pentium III recommended) 
• 192 MB RAM (512 MB recommended) 
• CD-ROM or DVD drive
• 550 MB hard drive space 
• 800x600 display (1024x768 recommended) 
• Wireless connectivity (802.11g)

(Please note that these are the MINIMUM requirements for running Logos Bible Software.  Most students have much faster systems with much more RAM and larger hard drives.) Along with this computer hardware, students are required to have the following software programs for personal and classroom applications:

• Windows (XP Pro or higher) 
• Microsoft Office (2000 Pro or higher)
• Logos Scholar's Library
• Antivirus and anti-spyware software.

At this time we do not have experience with Windows Vista.  It is rumored that the Vista operating system may require very large amounts of RAM to run Logos software satisfactorily. Enrolled students are able to purchase the Logos products at a 50% discount at the beginning of each term through the WLS network service department.