The following operating systems are supported by the IT Department:
Windows
Windows XP Service Pack 3, all x86 versions
Windows Vista Service Pack 2, all x86 versions
Windows 7, all versions x86/x64
Apple
OS X 10.4 "Tiger"
OS X 10.5 "Leopard"
OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard"
OS X 10.7 "Lion" Is not supported at this time.
There are several incompatibilities with WPI software that need to be addressed by the vendors. After those issues have been patched; 10.7 will be reevaluated for support.
Limited Support
Linux
Because of the many different distributions availible, Linux is not supported by the CCC at this time. We provide some directions on a as-is basis for certain procedures
such as access to the wireless network and VPN. You can find find these links on the right side of this page.
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Last modified: Feb 14, 2012, 23:13 UTC
Computing and Communications Center - Worcester Polytechnic Institute 100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609-2280
Phone: +1-508-831-5888 - Fax: +1-508-831-5483 - helpdesk@wpi.edu