Desktop Computing
Academic Technology Services (ATS) provides support for the 1000+
computers installed in the offices. This support includes installation
and repair of the college's hardware and software. Inventory of
hardware and software licensing is also maintained by the ATS.
Computer purchases are staged three times per year: fall,
spring and summer. Purchases are initiated with the local division
or department chair. Computers and computer peripheral purchases
are processed through Academic Technology to provide data retention,
installation, consistency in hardware and software versions, warranty,
and inventory tracking.
Standard software configurations include: Windows XP
Professional, Microsoft Office 2007 Professional, Internet Explorer
6.1/7.0, McAfee VirusScan, Acrobat, RealPlayer and other common
plugins and support software.
Software licensing: All software installed on Blinn College
equipment must have an accompanying usage license. Software found
on computers that is not licensed will be removed. If you have
questions about licensing, please call Cindy Becker at 979-830-4153.
Service for your hardware can be requested by calling HELP
(4357) or filling out the help
form. You will receive and e-mail confirmation for
your help desk ticket. It will contain a reference number and
detail the problem. Once the request has been addressed you will
receive a closing e-mail describing the service completed.
Page maintained by: Michael Welch
Page Last Updated:
January 2, 2008
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