New Student Info

New Student Info:

1.	Change Net ID Password	Yale Web Site where you can change your NetID Password. The DM staff cannot do this for you.
2.	University Classes File Server	Yale Web Site listing all the classes offered at Yale.
3.	www.mail.yale.edu	Web Based Yale E-Mail. This can be access through any web browser anywhere in the world.

Computer Security programs at Yale: This is provided through Yale University, not the school of architecture. To signup for these programs call 5-5555
1.	Theft deterrent program through Yale University	National registration system and theft prevention for laptops.

Computer Purchase Recommended Specifications and Equipment:
1.	Wait until after your First Semester is over BEFORE buying a computer! We recommed you wait until winter break before buying a computer system. That way you will have a better idea on how much computer you need.
2.	Desktop Computer vs Laptop/Notebook Computer: We recommended that you purchase a laptop or a notebook computer because of its portability. You can take it to the library, home, and studio. Some students do have desktop machines in the studio. However securing the equipment is the students responsibility.
3.	Macintosh or PC, which should I get? This is a classic question. The school's wireless and print server supports both Macintosh and PC personal computers. The question of a PC vs Mac really comes down to a personal preference. If you are not sure, then purchase a PC.
4.	Min and Recommended Computer Specifications (Macintosh and PC)
	Minimum Hardware Specifications	Maximum Hardware Specifications:
	Latest Operating System	Latest Operating System
	Processor Speed: 2.4 Ghz Dual Core	Processor Speed: As fast as you can afford (3.0 Ghz+ Quad Core)
	Hard Drive Size: 200 Gigabytes	Hard Drive Size: 500 Gigabytes or more
	RAM (Memory): 2 GB	RAM (Memory): 4 GB or More
	DVD Burner (To burn CD's and DVD's)	DVD Burner (To burn CD's and DVD's)
		Firewire
	High End Graphics Card (any non integrated graphics card with a minimum of 256mb ram)	High End Graphics Card (As much as you can afford)
	Wireless G Network Card	Wireless G / N Network Card
5.	Network Interface Card (NIC) is Required: A NIC card allows your computer to network to the schools network. This card is probably standard on most Desktop Computers and on most laptops. You must have a WIRELESS NIC card. We operate N standards. You should get at least a wireless G standard card. Wireless network access is located in all the classrooms and studio floors.
6.	Computer Hardware Purchasing Discounts and Deals: Both Yale University and the Yale School of Architecture have special relationships with computer vendors where they provide discounted computer systems to students, faculty and staff. However, you should still shop around because you might find better deals elsewhere. Yale University E-Portal Equipment Discounts (Requires Yale NetId and Password. You will get this once you register for classes)