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Hardware & Software

Overview

Through software site licensing, ITS receives bulk discounts on some software. Students are strongly encouraged to own computers while at CU-Boulder. Departments are recommended to maintain a four-year replacement cycle for faculty and staff desktop computers. ITS can advise in software and hardware purchases for all three groups.

ITS Recommends Delaying Upgrade to Windows 7 and Snow Leopard

Microsoft and Apple are releasing new versions of their operating systems, and due to incompatibilities with a number of campus security programs, Information Technology Services recommends delaying upgrading to these new operating systems.

Students

Student computer ownership – A comprehensive guide to why the university strongly recommends purchasing a computer, plus, specific software and hardware configuration recommendations.
ITS-supported hardware and software– A comprehensive list of hardware and software that ITS' BugBuster group supports.
Downloadable Software – Includes CUantivirus, PGP encryption software, VPN, CUClickers, and more.
ITS Software Site Licenses – Volume-discount rates for departments and individuals on the Boulder campus.
Smartphones – Learn how to configure Windows Mobile devices and Apple iPhones to CULink and UCB Wireless.

Faculty and Staff

Downloadable Software – Includes CUantivirus, PGP encryption software, VPN, CUClickers, and more.
How to Buy — A flow-chart demonstrating how a faculty or staff member should purchase computers at CU-Boulder.
Faculty/Staff computer recommendations —A comprehensive list of computer recommendations for both new and used computers.
ITS-supported hardware and software– A comprehensive list of hardware and software that ITS' BugBuster group supports.
Faculty computer purchase program – To help replace older faculty computers, FCPP offers funds on a rotating 4-year basis.
ITS Software Site Licenses – Volume-discount software rates for departments and individuals on the Boulder campus
Microsoft Software – The Microsoft Campus Agreement provides licenses as a common good to CU-Boulder faculty and staff (including student employees) for select Microsoft products and upgrades.
Smartphones – Learn how to configure Windows Mobile and Apple iPhone devices to Microsoft Exchange, CULink, and UCB Wireless.

Server Administrators

Host-based Intrusion Detection Software (HIDS) — Host-based intrusion detection software is required on all private data servers and recommended for all Internet facing servers.

Learning More

Consult the booklet, Getting Started with Campus Technology, for an overview and step-by-step instructions about computing on campus.

Get Help

IT Service Center
303-735-4357 (5-HELP)
help@colorado.edu

I'm a student. Do I have to buy a brand new computer to bring to campus?

No, students can purchase a used computer, or can bring a computer from home. Check the minimum recommended configurations for used computers to be sure your used computer has what it needs to run email, a web browser, and word processing and spreadsheet applications.