What Computer Should I Buy?

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If you are not participating in our recommended Laptop Purchase Program there are several requirements that your computer must meet before arriving on campus. Since we have expanded wireless access across the campus to foster a more mobile education, we recommend that you bring a laptop with you to Gettysburg College (although you will still receive support if you bring a desktop).

Any computer intended to connect to the Gettysburg College Network/Internet MUST use one of the following operating systems:

• Windows XP Professional, SP2
• Windows Vista Business
• Windows Vista Enterprise
• Windows Vista Ultimate
• Mac OX 10.4.11 or higher

Gettysburg College will not provide Network/Internet access for the following operating systems:

Windows 98; NT; 2000; XP Home; Media Center; Vista Home, Vista Home Premium, Mac OS earlier than 10.4.11, Linux; UNIX; or any other operating system not specifically permitted. 

If you are purchasing a computer

The following vendors are participating in the Gettysburg College Laptop Purchase Program:

                                          Dell,     CampusHP,     Lenovo