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Mathematics and computer science students and faculty have access to a
variety of computing equipment and environments, some administered by the
university for general use and some administered by the Dept. of
Mathematics and Computer Science for use primarily in mathematics and
computer science.The Dept. of Mathematics and Computer Science operates the X-Lab, a growing laboratory of networked Linux workstations. The X-Lab provides computer science and mathematics students and faculty with a modern UNIX workstation computing environment in which to carry out projects connected with courses, independent studies, and advanced topics. Students with X-Lab accounts have 24-hour access to the lab, and experienced students regularly help administer and maintain the lab, helping test and install software, determine lab policies, suggest lab upgrades, etc.
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The department has recently acquired an eight-processor,
Linux-based parallel/distributed computing cluster. Plans are underway to
develop uses of the cluster in courses and research. In addition, access
to high-performance computing facilities for instructional and research
purposes is readily available through the Ohio Supercomputer Center.)
The Ohio Wesleyan's Office of Information Systems operates a number of microcomputer laboratories. Collectively, these labs contain hundreds on Windows-based PC's, all connected to the university's internal computing network. A wide variety of application software is available. These labs are regularly used in introductory and intermediate computer science and mathematics courses. In addition, the Office of Information Systems operates a variety of servers for student and faculty use. Any Ohio Wesleyan student or faculty member may obtain an account on these machines. (The Office of Information Systems also provides technical support to those students wishing to have a computer in their dormitory rooms and offers a variety of PC-clone systems for sale through the university. Please contact them directly for more information.) All users on all departmental and university computers have full access to the Internet for email, news, remote login, and World-Wide Web use.
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