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| DATE | 2004-10-18 |
| FROM | Ruben Safir
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| SUBJECT | Re: [hangout] So you want to be a dentist!
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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.
> "
> "
> " ____________________________
> " NYLXS: New Yorker Free Software Users Scene
> " Fair Use -
> " because it's either fair use or useless....
> " NYLXS is a trademark of NYLXS, Inc
> "
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NYLXS: New Yorker Free Software Users Scene
Fair Use -
because it's either fair use or useless....
NYLXS is a trademark of NYLXS, Inc
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