Computers and Laptops

I know I mentioned that I'd post about Homecoming and put up some pictures, but over the past week my laptop (12" PowerBook G4) finally threw in the towel after 3 years of heavy and often abusive use.

Fortunately, I was able to back-up my harddrive with all my documents and pictures on it, so after I get this computer situation sorted out (which needs to happen fast, I feel lost without a computer), I'll be able to post Homecoming pictures.

But to quickly talk about computers here, all students are required to have a laptop as an incoming First-Year. Now, they can be purchased through the school or independently, as long as you have a laptop that fits Dartmouth's network requirements.

My advice, purchase a computer through the school. Since we have a computer service department right in the library, it makes things much easier if you have problems or things break down. Since it's covered by not only the manufacturer warranty but also purchased through the school, you can just drop it off and fixes and solutions are a piece of cake.

But if you're like me and the warranty just recently expired about a month ago, then it's the usual costs and fees to fix it.

Thankfully, Dartmouth has over 12,000 computers scattered throughout the campus. Keep in mind, this is in addition to the 4000ish personal student laptops. Even though I don't have my own computer, it's easy to go to the library (or dining hall) to check my e-mail/blitz, do work, or mindless facebooking.