The LEARNING
CENTER
The SeniorNet Learning Center is equipped with nine
computers, an ink-jet printer, a multi-function scanner/copier/printer,
and a flatbed scanner. All of these devices are interconnected on a Local Area
Network. This network allows file and printer sharing among computers; it also
allows shared high-speed Internet access via Road Runner.
Students are assigned to individual computers, and
Instructors and Coaches are able to observe and assist at every station.
Each of the nine computers -- purchased and installed in July 2003
-- is a Dell Dimension 2350 Series machine with:
-- Pentium 4 processor (2.20 GHz clock)
-- 19-inch flat-glass CRT monitor
-- 512 MBytes memory
-- 40 GBytes hard drive
-- 48X CD-ROM drive
-- 48X CD-RW/DVD combo drive
-- Sound system
-- Optical mouse
-- 56 Kbps data/fax modem
-- Windows XP Home Edition