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| DATE | 2004-10-18 |
| FROM | Adam Kosmin
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| SUBJECT | Re: [hangout] So you want to be a dentist!
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Yep, saw the "e-book'ish" media mentioned in the text. I can't even
imagine how enraged I'd be if I were attending.
" Not much that I cna think of, but it shows what kind of uphill battle
" Free Software can sometimes face. That it is the DRM disk they need
" that system for.
"
" Ruben
"
" On Mon, 2004-10-18 at 15:48, Adam Kosmin wrote:
" > This is disgusting. What can we do?
" >
" > Adam
" >
" >
" > "
" > " DRM is alive a kicking at NYU....
" > "
" > " http://www.nyu.edu/dental/compreq.html
" > "
" > "
" > " Computer Requirements for Entering Students
" > " Class of 2007AP & 2008
" > "
" > "
" > " Component
" > " Minimum Notebook Requirements
" > " Computers Strongly Recommended
" > "
" > " Dell ?
" > " http://www.dell.com/
" > " IBM ?
" > " http://www.ibm.com/
" > "
" > "
" > " Dell Latitude D600 ? ($1415 at NYU
" > " Computer Store) - 1.4 GHz, Pentium
" > " M, 14" XGA, 256MB RAM, 40GB HDD, 3Yr
" > " complete care warranty, on-site
" > " service.
" > " IBM ThinkPad R51 ? ($1480 at NYU
" > " Computer Store) ? 1.5 GHz, Pentium
" > " M, 14? XGA, 256MB RAM, 40GB HDD, 3Yr
" > " Protection Plus warranty, on-site
" > " service.
" > " IBM ThinkPad R51 ? ($1630 at NYU
" > " Computer Store) ? 1.5 GHz, Pentium
" > " M, 14? XGA, 512MB RAM, 40GB HDD, 1GB
" > " Ethernet, 3Yr Protection Plus
" > " warranty, depot service.
" > " IBM T42 SKU # 2409798 ? ($1720 at
" > " NYU Computer Store) ? 1.7 GHz,
" > " Pentium M, 14? XGA, 512MB RAM, 40GB
" > " HDD, 1GB Ethernet, 3Yr Protection
" > " Plus warranty, on-site service.
" > "
" > " NYU Computer Store for latest prices
" > " -
" > " http://www.bookstores.nyu.edu/computer/index.html
" > " or call at (212) 998-4672 or (800)
" > " 456-1494
" > "
" > " Operating System
" > " (Windows XP only)
" > "
" > " Only Windows XP Home or Professional
" > " (you must upgrade from Windows
" > " 2000). You CANNOT use any other
" > " version of Windows. You CANNOT use
" > " Macintosh OS. You will need .NET
" > " Framework 1.1 (requires Servicepack
" > " 2 or greater) and the latest version
" > " of Internet Explorer.
" > " Processor
" > " 1.4 GHz minimum
" > " Memory
" > " 256 MB of system RAM, strongly
" > " recommend 512 MB RAM
" > " CD/DVD / ZIP Drives
" > " DVD-ROM required. Strongly recommend
" > " DVD/CDRW. Zip Drive optional.
" > " Hard Disk Drive
" > " 40 GB required. You will need 500MB
" > " free HDD space per year.
" > " Screen Resolution
" > " 1024 x 768 resolution
" > " Connectivity
" > " Ethernet, Wireless & modem
" > " connectivity required - built in or
" > " on a PC card.
" > " Ethernet cable required. For
" > " wireless connectivity, visit
" > " http://www.nyu.edu/its/wireless for
" > " the latest specifications.
" > " Required Software
" > " Microsoft Office XP or Office 2003
" > " http://www.microsoft.com/
" > " Latest version of QuickTime -
" > " http://www.apple.com/quicktime/
" > " Latest version of Adobe Acrobat
" > " Reader - http://www.adobe.com/
" > " Antivirus Software - Norton
" > " Antivirus will be supplied -
" > " http://www.symantec.com/
" > " Printer
" > " Optional but we highly recommend a
" > " laser printer (HP or similar)
" > " Recommended accessories
" > " Extra battery, carrying case,
" > " ethernet & printer cable, CDs or Zip
" > " media
" > " Warranty
" > " 3-year warranty. The computer store
" > " is an authorized repair center for
" > " IBM, Dell, and HP.
" > "
" > "
" > "
" > " Frequently Asked Questions
" > "
" > " * Do I need a computer? Every entering student must have a
" > " notebook computer for use with the VitalBook DVD, the video DVD
" > " and other programs, and for use in our facility for clinical
" > " simulation and foundation skills
" > " * Why do we strongly recommend IBM & Dell? You will need to rely
" > " on this computer for four years. We have worked with many
" > " computers over the last several years and have found the
" > " reliability, service, and warranty of the Dell Latitude and IBM
" > " ThinkPad to be excellent, and strongly recommend them. The NYU
" > " Computer Store has worked closely with representatives from Dell
" > " & IBM in attractively pricing these computers significantly
" > " under list price for students.
" > " * What software / programs should I know before starting school?
" > " You should know how to use Microsoft Word & PowerPoint.
" > " Familiarization with an email program and use of the Internet is
" > " recommended.
" > " * Will I need a printer? A printer is strongly recommended to
" > " print material for studying and assignments.
" > " * Will my computer purchase & VitalBook be covered by financial
" > " aid? The VitalBook is considered a textbook and the annual fee
" > " for the VitalBook will be covered by financial aid. A fee will
" > " be incorporated into your student bill that will cover the
" > " VitalBook. Your computer purchase is necessary for the VitalBook
" > " and other programs, and it will qualify for financial aid as
" > " well.
" > " * Can I purchase a computer now to get a head start? You can begin
" > " to purchase a computer now or wait until the summer but you must
" > " have a computer during orientation. You will be able to purchase
" > " a computer during orientation as well. During orientation we
" > " will need to obtain information from your computer and configure
" > " it for use in your first dental course, which begins on August
" > " 4, 2004 (class of 2007AP) or August 30, 2004 (class of 2008),
" > " called ?Application of Technology in Health & Health Practice?.
" > " * Where should I purchase my computer? The NYU Computer Store has
" > " worked closely with representatives from Dell & IBM in
" > " attractively pricing these computers significantly under list
" > " price for students. The NYU Computer Store has all the computer
" > " equipment, software & accessories you require. In addition, NYU
" > " offers students a no-interest deferred payment program through
" > " the NYU Computer Store. The computer store dental school
" > " specials can be found at
" > " http://www.bookstores.nyu.edu/html/comp/dentalpricing.htm For
" > " complete information please see their web site -
" > " http://www.bookstores.nyu.edu/computer/index.html or call at
" > " (212) 998-4672 or (800) 456-1494 or e-mail
" > " computer.store-at-nyu.edu if you have questions.
" > " * Can I get the VitalBook Now? No, the VitalBook will be
" > " distributed during your first class.
" > " Additional Questions? Contact Dr. Elise Eisenberg, Director of
" > " Informatics.
" > "
" > "
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" > "
"
"
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Adam Kosmin, RHCE, LPIC
http://windowsrefund.net
"Don't take the name of root in vain" - /usr/src/linux/README
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