Recommended Technology
Should I buy a Macintosh or Windows computer?
Information Resources works hard to make our environment
accessible from both platforms on the Butler campus. The university
help desk supports both platforms equally.
Should I get a laptop or desktop?
There are benefits to both laptops and desktops and the choice
depends on your individual wants and needs. Laptops are a little
more expensive but allow you to be mobile; and with the Butler
Wireless Network, you can utilize laptops in classes and when
studying or working with small groups in many places around
campus.
What are our recommendations for laptops?
| |
Macintosh |
Windows |
| Memory: |
512MB |
512MB |
| Processor: |
1.2 GHz or Higher |
1.5 GHz or higher |
| Hard drive: |
30GB |
30GB |
| Wireless/ Network card: |
802.11 b/g wireless &
10BASE-T Ethernet |
802.11 a/g wireless &
10BASE-T Ethernet |
| Operating system: |
OS 10.3 or higher |
Windows XP or Vista |