|  | All academic activities are fully supported by technology. Porter's has six computer laboratories, including the digital art lab, the language lab, a PC lab, a Mac lab, the library lab and a combination math classroom/computer lab. Computers are placed in classrooms based on the requirements of the department and teacher, with each classroom having at least one computer. Although most students bring their own computers for use in the dorms, the School maintains one or two computers in each dorm and day student room.
Porter's has a wireless and wired Ethernet network that supplies telephone and data services to every classroom, office, and dormitory room. Connection to the Internet is via T1 lines. File servers and email services are maintained for communication and the sharing of information.
A firewall and content filtering protect the network. Decisions regarding filtered content are made through faculty and administrative discussions.
Laptops are preferred for student-owned computers. Beginning in 2008-2009, specific models of PCs and Macs will be required if support from the School is expected. The approved laptops include any Mac, any Thinkpad, any Dell Inspiron or Latitude, or any HP/Compaq.
All student computers must have virus protection. Also, PCs and Macs need productivity software such as Microsoft Office, OpenOffice.org, or Google Docs.
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