Temple University Computer Services
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System Status
 

Support Products and Operating Systems:

The Computer Services Help Desk provides assistance with the following software:
 

Product

Help Desk Support
Seminar/ Documentation
Microsoft Windows
- Vista (employees click here for more information)
- XP Service Pack 2
 
Yes Windows XP: Yes
Windows Vista: Limited
Microsoft Office 2007 (PC)
Microsoft Office 2003 (PC)
Microsoft Office 2004 (Mac)
 
Yes Yes
Adobe
- Adobe Acrobat 7.0 and Above
- Adobe Photoshop 7.0 and Above
 
Yes Yes
Communication Software
- Netscape 7.2 and Above
- Firefox 2.0 and Above
- Safari
- Internet Explorer 6 and Above
- Outlook Express
- Thunderbird
- SSH Client
- Attachmate EXTRA! Office Client 9
 
Yes No
Temple Systems
- TUmail
- TUportal
- OWLnet
- OWLink
- Blackboard
- Astro (Unix)
- Compute - Research System (Unix)
- Euler - Research System (SUSE Linux)
Yes Yes (Euler documentation under development)
Other Operating Systems
- Mac OS 10.2 and above
- RedHat Linux
- Unix
 
Yes No
Security Software
- Sygate (Symantec Protection Agent)
- Symantec Antivirus 10.1.4.4000 and above
 
Yes Yes
Statistical Software
- Minitab 14
- SAS 8.2 and above
- SPSS 13 and above
- Limdep 7
- Stata 9
- TSP 7
 
Yes Yes
Handheld Devices
- Windows Mobile
- Palm OS
- Blackberry
Yes Yes (Limited)

 

If your computer contains file sharing software (such as Limewire, Blubster, Morpheus, or KaZaa, among others) and you are experiencing connectivity or other problems, you will need to have your system serviced by SOMA (or any other company) for a fee. SOMA has an on-campus repair facility. You can arrange to have SOMA repair your system through the Help Desk.

If you are experiencing PC problems, and do NOT have file sharing software on your system, you can schedule an appointment to meet with a Help Desk consultant. Before scheduling an appointment, please be sure of the following:

  • You have the original software that came with the computer. All system CDs and proof of licensed software are required.
  • The operating system is Windows Vista or Windows XP (SP2) or Macintosh OS 10.2 and above.

The consultant will provide best-effort assistance; however, your system may still require servicing by SOMA for a fee (or any other company).

If your system falls into one of the following categories, the Help Desk will automatically refer you to SOMA for fee-based system repair:

  • It is a Home/Custom built system
  • It contains hardware that is over 4 years old
  • It contains hardware or hardware/software combination not currently supported by the manufacturer
 
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