Buying a computer to use at IU

Most students at Indiana University own a computer, and both Mac and Windows operating systems are well supported at IU. Some academic programs that rely heavily on business-oriented software are better served by the Windows platform, and more general-purpose software is available for this environment. But some programs that rely heavily on graphics and multimedia software use the Macintosh platform. Consult your department for recommendations. IU has a diverse computing environment, so choose the platform that you prefer or the one that best fits your budget.

UITS provides many software applications free to students, staff, and faculty via IUware.

For information about special deals available to students, faculty, and staff, see the UITS Computer Guide.

Computing resources available on campus

IU provides a rich variety of public computing services in the Student Technology Centers (STCs) and Residential Technology Centers (RTCs); for details, see Where can I find descriptions of the computing labs at IU?

Also see:

• At IU, how can I get university-distributed software?
• At IU, how do I connect to the Internet?
• In IUB and IUPUI campus housing, where can I get assistance with my computer?
• In the Bloomington area, where can I rent computer equipment?
• At IUB or IUPUI, can I have my new computer shipped to my campus housing residence?
• At IUB and IUPUI, where can I buy used computers and other equipment?