The Cave needs new PC!

***Admin*** · 05-24-05, 03:10 PM

I think the cave (pc workstation below the marketplace) needs to get rid of the 10 year old desktop and replace it with the Dell workstations.
Those antique computers are ridiculously slow; takes about a good minute to open up Internet Explorer.

I like the new Dell workstations in the 4th and 5th floor of our library.

ak · 05-25-05, 08:19 AM

I completely agree with you.

To add on, the cave needs A/C to keep the computers from overheating all the time.

mar21 · 05-28-05, 12:13 AM

ya those PC's are slow, but I'd still rather use those over the macs anyday. By the way, the best lab on campus is definitely the CLA lab (5th floor) because all of the comuters are the new dells.

lwong81 · 05-29-05, 10:11 AM

the 4th and 5th floor of the lib has new dells too, but its packed during peak hours.

scannergeek · 05-29-05, 09:29 PM

Everytime I went to the cave the A/C was on full blast. It was around 70 degress in there.

Actually I did go there one time with a friend when a quarter just started. It was about 80 degrees, but the place was PACKED with people adding/dropping classes.

Mike · 05-30-05, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by lwong81

the 4th and 5th floor of the lib has new dells too, but its packed during peak hours.

Shhhh. Don't let the secret out.

Keng · 05-30-05, 11:15 AM

I believe those computers are moved from first floor.

lwong81 · 05-30-05, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Keng

I believe those computers are moved from first floor.

the 4th and 5th floor ones are not the old ones that use to be from the 1st floor, for starters, there is ms office, and you can use usb to save things.

Young Entrepreneur · 05-30-05, 01:53 PM

What are the hours and days of the lab?
Is it open to all majors?

***Admin*** · 05-30-05, 11:32 PM

If I'm not mistaken, the labs are only for business/CIS students.
But then, no one checks and you simply sign in and sit at any lab station.

lwong81 · 05-31-05, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by iKwak

If I'm not mistaken, the labs are only for business/CIS students.
But then, no one checks and you simply sign in and sit at any lab station.

which lab is this?

david90 · 06-01-05, 10:39 AM

the cave's computers weren't that slow when I first came to csupomona but now it is really slow. what happen

Nate · 06-02-05, 12:48 AM

Even with new computers, they'll be boggled down with crap like spyware, viruses, or other stupid things people do to them. They'll be no better then the old computers. Although I never use the computers at the Cave, I am assuming people use them for basic needs like internet, word, or powerpoint. They should just replace the computers with new Macs with Office installed in them. That way, they have less of a chance from being turned into crap within months.

ak · 06-03-05, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by lwong81

the 4th and 5th floor ones are not the old ones that use to be from the 1st floor, for starters, there is ms office, and you can use usb to save things.

My USB pen drive works everywhere except in the 4th and 5th floor PC's. I think that they have disabled USB capability even though the USB ports are exposed.

The old white Dell PC's in the marketplace need a USB extension for USB pen drives.

***Admin*** · 06-03-05, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lwong81

which lab is this?

The 4th or the 3rd floor lab in the CLA building.
There are a few Dell computers in the cave but only a few.

For some reasons, students prefer to use a PC rather an Apple Mac. And since both Dell and Apple give a substantial discount to Cal Poly, the school is more likely to get PCs. The computer admin(s) can disable many features in Windows XP to deter students from downloading and installing crap and spywares.

lwong81 · 06-03-05, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ak

My USB pen drive works everywhere except in the 4th and 5th floor PC's. I think that they have disabled USB capability even though the USB ports are exposed.

The old white Dell PC's in the marketplace need a USB extension for USB pen drives.

If you plug in the usb into the moniter, (left side) it no work

try plugging it into the computer itself (on the right side, look for it.)

ak · 06-07-05, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by lwong81

If you plug in the usb into the moniter, (left side) it no work

try plugging it into the computer itself (on the right side, look for it.)

It won't work on either

On the GOOD news, the marketplace lab now has USB extensions

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05-28-05, 12:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
mar21 Newcomer Joined: May 2005 Location: Pomona Posts: 9	ya those PC's are slow, but I'd still rather use those over the macs anyday. By the way, the best lab on campus is definitely the CLA lab (5th floor) because all of the comuters are the new dells.

05-29-05, 10:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
lwong81 Active Member Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 142	the 4th and 5th floor of the lib has new dells too, but its packed during peak hours.

05-29-05, 09:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
scannergeek Active Member Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Fullerton Posts: 109	Everytime I went to the cave the A/C was on full blast. It was around 70 degress in there. Actually I did go there one time with a friend when a quarter just started. It was about 80 degrees, but the place was PACKED with people adding/dropping classes.

05-30-05, 11:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
Keng Guru Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 597	I believe those computers are moved from first floor.

05-30-05, 01:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
Young Entrepreneur Enthusiast Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Riverside Posts: 169	What are the hours and days of the lab? Is it open to all majors?

05-30-05, 11:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
*Admin* Think About It Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,961	If I'm not mistaken, the labs are only for business/CIS students. But then, no one checks and you simply sign in and sit at any lab station.

06-01-05, 10:39 AM	#12 (permalink)
david90 Enthusiast Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 152	the cave's computers weren't that slow when I first came to csupomona but now it is really slow. what happen

06-02-05, 12:48 AM	#13 (permalink)
Nate Active Member Joined: Nov 2003 Location: On Campus Posts: 93	Even with new computers, they'll be boggled down with crap like spyware, viruses, or other stupid things people do to them. They'll be no better then the old computers. Although I never use the computers at the Cave, I am assuming people use them for basic needs like internet, word, or powerpoint. They should just replace the computers with new Macs with Office installed in them. That way, they have less of a chance from being turned into crap within months.