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9.1 What kind of computers are available
for use by members?
The house has computers available 24 hours/day for use by
members. All machines are connected by a local area network
and have common office software.
Please see the Laurel House
Fact Sheet for detailed specifications.
Members may sign up in advance in two hour blocks for computer time on any of the machines. Members using the machines for classwork are given priority over members using the machines for other purposes.
9.2 What kind of printers are available
for use by members?
A black and white laser
printer is networked to all the machines.
Please see the Laurel House
Fact Sheet for detailed specifications.
Toner, ink, and paper are supplied by the house.
9.3 Can I connect to the university or an
Internet service provider from these machines?
Yes. The house has a high-speed connection to the
Internet. Please see the Laurel House
Fact Sheet for detailed specifications.
9.4 Is there any extra cost to use the computers?
No. The computers are available at no additional cost.
9.5 Is there a scanner available for
for use by members?
Yes. A color flatbed scanner
is connected to one of the PCs. Common image scanning and
editing software is also available. Please see
the Laurel House
Fact Sheet for detailed specifications.
9.6 Is software installed to support
languages other than English?
Yes. The machines have several fonts installed for languages
that do not use the Roman alphabet. Also many of the
office applications have proofing tools for a wide range of languages.
Please see the Laurel House
Fact Sheet for detailed specifications.
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Laurel House Co-op / Austin, Texas, USA / last updated 28 March 2005