Desktop Services Group

Desktop Service Software

The Desktop Service Software (DSS) is the base installation on University computers. The DSS is preconfigured to work with the campus infrastructure, and includes the operating system, productivity, security, and licensed software (e.g. Microsoft Office) appropriate for a particular machine.

Current DSS

DSS is available for staff, faculty, and lab (student image) Windows PCs , usually Dell or HP/Compaq. Please contact your ITC if you would like to update your machine to a new DSS.

Hardware Requirements for current DSS:

• Baseline Dell no earlier than GX620
.
• Baseline HP/Compaq no earlier than DC7600
.

DSS described:

• Full descriptions of installed software (pdf file).

Software lists:

• Installed software on Staff Desktops (FAC DSS 6.6) (/w Office 2010).
  
• Installed software on Faculty Desktops (FAC DSS 6.6) (/w Office 2010).
  
• Installed software in TEC (lecture/classroom) locations.
  
• Installed software in the current student labs (OAL DSS 6.3).
  
• Installed software on Faculty Desktops (FAC DSS 6.1) (/w Office 2007).
  
• Installed software on Faculty Desktops (FAC DSS 6.0) (/w Office 2007).
  
• Installed software on Faculty Desktops (FAC DSS 5.8) (/w updated Office 2003).
  
• Installed software on Faculty Desktops (FAC DSS 5.7) (archive version).
  
• Installed software on Staff Desktops (Staff DSS 6.1).
  
• Installed software on Staff Desktops (Staff DSS 6.0).
  
• Installed software on Staff Desktops (Staff DSS 5.7).
  

Note: Please contact your local ITC for information on updating your desktop machine or your DSS version.