All Pharmacy students beginning the professional program Fall, 2008 will be required to purchase a laptop for use in the classroom and obtaining notes.

It will be the responsiblity of the student to backup their system, print their notes, and have technical service for their computer. The technical support area of the College of Pharmacy will be available for connectivity issues relating to our wireless network. However, they will NOT be providing in-depth technical support for the computers.

The University of Louisiana at Monroe does NOT support Windows VISTA operating system. If you purchase a computer with this operating system, you may encounter connectivity issues with the wireless network. These connectivity issues will not fall within the scope of the technical support area of the College of Pharmacy.

Any questions should be directed to Greg Andrews. 318-342-3418. gandrews@ulm.edu

The following MINIMUM computer specifications have been compiled. Please make sure your computer meets these requirements. Printable version

• Intel Dual Core Processor

• Minimum 2 GB RAM

• Minimum 100 GB hard drive

• CD/DVD Burner

• 14" screen or 13.5" for MAC

• Wireless card 802.11 a/b/g compatible

• Windows XP Pro or MAC OSX

• MAC purchases need to include VM Fusion or Boot Camp with Windows XP installed (Windows operating system must be purchased separately)
  • VM Fusion will allow you to run MAC operating system and Windows operating system AT THE SAME TIME. You can boot up your MAC and if a Windows program is needed, open that program and work.
  • Boot Camp will allow you to run MAC operating system OR Windows operating system, but NOT at the same time. If a Windows program is needed, you have to shut down and restart your system in Windows to use the program.

• Microsoft Office 2003 or Microsoft Office 2007 (Home/Student Edition or Professional)

  • This software may not be included on the computers offered due to lower pricing of the software via vendors who offer student pricing.

• Adobe Reader

• Minimum 8 hour battery life

• Printer

The following items are highly recommended:

• External Hard Drive for backup of your system

• Extra Battery

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For your convenience, the College of Pharmacy has contacted the providers below for special student pricing on laptops that meet the minimum requirements. You are not obligated to purchase from these providers.

Computer Vendors

• Apple
• Dell

Software Vendors

• Academic Superstore
• Open Office (This is NOT Microsoft Office, but a comparable, free software)
• AVG (free antivirus)
• Windows Defender (free spyware software)