Welcome to Auburn!
COSAM does not have any required computer requirements. Most if not all of our specialized software is available via virtualized desktop (VDI) for students. It's really the preference of the student of what type of computer to purchase, Windows, Apple, Linux, Chromebook, or Tablets. The best support on campus will be mostly Windows and Mac, and we do have an Authorized Apple Store located at the AU Bookstore on campus. Discounted Apple hardware is available to students. Students also get free software like Microsoft Office (O365) and Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, so no need to purchase those. You can also run the VM VDI environment from a Chromebook as well.
Here are some resources to assist you.
- VMWare VDI Horizon Client - https://my.vmware.com/en/web/vmware/info/slug/desktop_end_user_computing/vmware_horizon_clients/5_0
- Auburn Free Software -https://auburn.edu/auinstall
- Microsoft Office Office 365 version can be installed from your Email account https://portal.microsoftonline.com
- Box Cloud Storage -https://auburn.account.box.com/login
- Adobe Creative Cloud for Students (Requires a Mac or PC) https://auburn.service-now.com/it?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0000252
- LastPass Password Vault - https://auburn.service-now.com/it?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0000287
- TigerPrint: (Printing Access) https://auburn.service-now.com/it?id=sc_cat_item&sys_id=be5d71f5dbbafe002fb0fba9bf961994
Also, please check out the Student IT Survival Guide at http://www.auburn.edu/oit/sg/students.php
Please let us know if you have any questions @ http://aub.ie/cosamit.
War Eagle!