Software & Hardware
Computing at Penn is highly decentralized. Many
Schools, departments, and organizations have
their own web servers and web sites and provide
targeted support information and training for
their affiliates. Check School and other local
web sites in addition to the resources on this
page.
Software for General Use
Supported Desktop
& Networking Software - How to obtain,
configure, use software that is widely used
at Penn, with download links to selected software.
PennConnect
CD - Current versions of recommended networking
and antivirus software.
Antivirus Software
- Site for obtaining software, documentation,
and related information.
Email
Clients - Differences between supported
email clients and how to obtain them.
Computer
Connection's Software Page - Penn's on-campus
retail store offering a wide selection of software
at educational prices.

Software for Specific
Uses
Site
Licenses & Volume Discounts - Product
information, order forms, eligibility, and
other information.
Software for Business Systems
Antivirus
Software for Servers

Hardware Recommendations
Desktop Computing Recommendations
- Recommended configurations for desktop and laptop computers (includes quarterly
updates).

Buying Computers & Other Hardware
Computer Connection
- On-campus retail store offering desktop computers, PDAs, laptops, monitors,
printers, etc.; educational discounts and online ordering available.
Buying Guides

Servicing, Repairing, Disposing of Computers
On-Campus
Servicing - The Computer Fixer on Campus repairs hardware for
individuals and departments.
Home Computing Support
for Faculty & Staff - HomePC Helpers offers troubleshooting,
setup, and configuration services onsite and by telephone.
Computer Recycling & Disposal
- Information on preparing equipment for recycling/disposal and links to
organizations that accept equipment donations.
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