Dell Computer Replacement Project

Dell Computer Replacement Project

In accordance with College policy, Dell GX1-450 desktop & tower computers are scheduled for replacement.  Installation will be by department, and advance notification will be sent via letter.  Someone from Technical Services will contact a departmental representative to arrange a date for the upgrade and the removal of the old computer.  The process of delivering all the new computers will take about seven to eight weeks.  The GX1 450 computers are leased and will be returned to the manufacturer.

New Computer Specifications Windows XP Operating System
  • Dell Optiplex GX260S
  • 1,800 MHz CPU
  • 256 MB of RAM
  • 40GB hard drive
  • DVD-CDRW combo drive
  • Dell Ultrasharp Flat Panel Display
  • Windows XP Professional Operating System
  • MS Office XP, anti-virus software and MS Internet Explorer
  • Faster load times (i.e., it starts up more quickly)
  • Faster performance in general than Windows 2000
  • Better plug-and-play hardware support
  • Stability and reliability similar to Windows 2000
  • Set to operate in Classic mode*

* Windows XP will look very much like Windows 2000, in order to ease the transition to the new operating system.  After you have worked with your new computer for a while, if you wish to switch to the new XP user interface, this can be done with a couple of clicks of the mouse through the Control Panel and the Taskbar Start Menu.
Preparing for your new computer

Data that resides on your existing computer's hard drive (C:\) needs to be backed up to your network drive and/or zip disk ahead of time.  Assistance in doing this will be available from Technical Services.

If you have specialized software installed on your computer, you will need to re-install it on your new computer.  Computer games, MP3 files, or third party screen savers and personal software will not be backed up or re-installed.

If you have questions about the new computer or the replacement process, please Information Technology at x1236, or Matt Maderos, Manager of Desktop Services, at x1236.

 

Last Modified: May 8, 2008