Windows 7 is the newest operating system from the Microsoft Corporation. Windows 7 simplifies everyday tasks, it works the way you want, it makes new things possible, is engineered by Microsoft, but inspired by YOU!

You can access Windows 7 on TigerWare using your PAWS account information: Windows 7 Enterprise

For more information, check out these GROK articles:

Windows 7: Upgrade Advisor
Windows 7: System Requirements
Windows 7: Installing Windows 7
Windows 7: Upgrading to Windows 7
Windows 7: Activating Windows 7
Windows 7: Known Issues

Apple' s latest operating system, Mac OS X 10.6, known as "Snow Leopard" is now available. Snow Leopard was designed specifically for Macs with 64-bit Intel processors. You will notice a big difference in performance by upgrading to Snow Leopard when you run new and old applications. Check out the biggest differences in applications like iPhoto and iMovie! You will also be happy to know that upgrading will free up some space on your hard drive because Snow Leopard is less bogged down with system files.

Snow Leopard: Before Upgrading
Snow Leopard: Upgrading
Snow Leopard: New Features
Snow Leopard: 64-bit Technology
Snow Leopard: QuickTime X
Snow Leopard: OpenCL
Snow Leopard: Grand Central Dispatch

Information Commons (Middleton 141) is a collaborative environment where library and IT resources blend. First-class IT tools and student products are showcased in a user friendly environment in the Middleton library.

Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 7:15 am - Midnight
Friday: 7:15 am - 10 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 5 m
Sunday: 12 pm - Midnight

Help Desk:
Monday - Thursday:  7:30 am - 11:30 pm
Friday:  7:30 am - 8 pm
Saturday:  10 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday:  12 pm - 11:30pm

ITS Print Center Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am - 11 pm
Friday: 7:30 am - 8 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday: 12 pm - 10 pm

Information Commons has almost everything that a college student needs. The space contains a Library Reference Desk, an ITS Help Desk and ITS Print Center (large format printing, poster printing & resume/photo printing). The room also contains four Linux machines and 36 Dell PC's (24 single monitor and 12 High end Dell PC's with dual monitors). There are also Macintosh computers 30 in all (20 iMac's and 10 MacPro's with dual monitors). In addition to the computers, there are 2 b/w printers and 2 color printers 2 located by the PC's and 2 by the Mac's.