Recently Admitted Students
Computing at UCM
Operating System Requirements: In order to preserve the integrity and security of UCM’s network, the following is the minimum operating system requirements for a student’s residence hall computer accessing UCM’s network:
| Minimum OS | Recommended OS | |
| PC | Windows XP SP2 | Windows XP SP2 (or newer) |
| MAC | OS 10.3 | OS 10.3 (or newer) |
Hardware Requirements: The requirements are based on the consideration that all residence hall student computers are capable of running the minimum Operating System (as outlined above):
PC
New PC |
Used PC Minimum |
|
| OS | WinXP SP2 (or newer) |
WinXP SP2 |
| CPU | >2.4 GHz | > 800MHz |
| RAM | 1 GB | 512MB |
| NIC | 10/100 | 10/100 |
MAC
| New MAC Recommendation |
Used MAC Minimum |
|
| OS | OS 10.3 (or newer) |
>OS 10.3 |
| CPU | G5 | G4 |
| RAM | 1 GB | 512MB |
| NIC | 10/100 | 10/100 |
Additional Hardware Information
Wireless: Wireless technology can be used on UCM’s network if it complies with published standards and requirements. For further information on wireless connectivity in the residence halls, visit our website at http://www.ucmo.edu/x31267.xml.
Routers: Routers in the residence halls are not recommended. The recommended solution for rooms containing more that one computer is to use a splitter. Splitters allow two computers in a room to be used at the same time and can be purchased at the Union bookstore.
File sharing, P2P, and printer sharing: File sharing, P2P, and printer sharing across the residential network is highly discouraged.
Recreational Equipment: UCM will not provide support for non academic or recreational equipment such as Xboxes, PlayStations, and Nintendos. Residents must contact the manufacturer for assistance.
