Network Access
Network, Internet and E-mail access are provided for all office computers. All desktops are running under the Windows 2000 platform, support centralized data backup, and require a customized logon name and password for machine access. (This may or may not be the same as your regular Pitt network account name. See the Account Information page for more information.)
Internet Access From Home
Faculty and Staff can connect to Pittnet from home if they have their own computer and modem. The UPJ dialup number is 269-7950. This service is provided free of charge and is meant to support the academic/work related needs of staff and students. CSSD makes the necessary communication software available for free. Instructional handouts for configuring your home computer are available at the Blackington Hall documentation racks and the online documentation site.
Computer Buy Program
UPJ supports a program from Gateway Computers that offers discounted prices on new computers. This program normally runs from mid-summer through the fall term. Information on the program is available on-line at http://esource.gateway.com/UpittJ or by calling Gateway at 800-846-2754, ext 55125
Software Buy Program
Faculty and staff can buy software for personal use at very low cost through Software Licensing Services. The $75 Microsoft suite of software includes several popular titles including Office, FrontPage and all Operating Systems.
Scanning
Color IBM scanners are available in the Blackington 228 computer lab and also in the User Services office, 141 Blackington.
Printing
Network printing is provided for all offices via departmental or division supported printers. Color printing and large format poster printing is available for a small fee through the User Services Office, 141 Blackington. Large volume and specialty printing is available through the print shop in Owen Library, x7096.
Network printing is provided for all offices via departmental or division supported printers.
Color printing and large format poster printing is available for a small fee through the User Services Office, 141 Blackington.
Large volume and specialty printing is available through the print shop in Owen Library, x7096.
Transparencies and Lamination
Transparency making and laminating are available for a small fee through the User Services Office, 141 Blackington. Black and white transparencies can also be made in the Owen Library.
Faculty Desktop Computers
All fulltime faculty are provided computers through the Faculty Desktop Program. These computers are supplied from the poll of retired faculty and lab machines. The replacement cycle for computers is three years. The software provided through this program includes the suite available for the student computer labs and is available for download at the website : http://software.pitt.edu. Requests for computers for part-time faculty can be forwarded to Rob Eckenrod at x7105.
All fulltime faculty are provided computers through the Faculty Desktop Program. These computers are supplied from the poll of retired faculty and lab machines. The replacement cycle for computers is three years. The software provided through this program includes the suite available for the student computer labs and is available for download at the website : http://software.pitt.edu.
Requests for computers for part-time faculty can be forwarded to Rob Eckenrod at x7105.
Staff Desktop Computers
All full-time staff are provided computers through the Staff Desktop Program. The replacement cycle for staff computers is four years. The software provided through this program is a centrally purchased, common suite that includes Microsoft Office, Norton anti-virus protection and Netscape Communicator for Internet access. Software outside of this poll must be purchased departmentally and meet all University licensing policies. Requests for computers for part-time faculty can be forwarded to Rob Eckenrod at x7105.
All full-time staff are provided computers through the Staff Desktop Program. The replacement cycle for staff computers is four years. The software provided through this program is a centrally purchased, common suite that includes Microsoft Office, Norton anti-virus protection and Netscape Communicator for Internet access. Software outside of this poll must be purchased departmentally and meet all University licensing policies.
Facilities for Students with Special Needs
All computing labs feature wheelchair-accessible workstations. Special services for students with physical handicaps or learning disabilities are available in the Learning Resource Center, 133 Biddle Hall. 269-7109 or x7109.
Software Request for Faculty Desktops and Computer Labs
Software for Instructional purposes is provided centrally by Software Licensing Services. Requests can be made via the website: http://technology.pitt.edu/software/software_request.html New software requests for next semester are due by May 1st for the following fall term and October 1st for the following spring term.
Software for Instructional purposes is provided centrally by Software Licensing Services. Requests can be made via the website: http://technology.pitt.edu/software/software_request.html
New software requests for next semester are due by May 1st for the following fall term and October 1st for the following spring term.
Helpful Sites
UPJ Home Page: www.upj.pitt.eduGeneral Computer Info: http://technology.pitt.edu Center for Instructional Design: http://www.pitt.edu/~ciddeweb Help - Main Campus: http://technology.pitt.edu/helpdesk Personal Web Page: www.pitt.edu/~username
UPJ Home Page: www.upj.pitt.eduGeneral Computer Info: http://technology.pitt.edu Center for Instructional Design: http://www.pitt.edu/~ciddeweb
Help - Main Campus: http://technology.pitt.edu/helpdesk
Personal Web Page: www.pitt.edu/~username
