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) Windwos PCs , usually Dell or HP/Compaq. Please contact your Academic Division ITC or Administrative Division ITC if you would like to update your machine to a new DSS.

Hardware Requirements for current DSS:

• Baseline Dell no earlier than GX280
.
• Baseline HP/Compaq no earlier than DC5000
.

DSS described:

• Full descriptions of installed software (pdf file).

Software lists:

• Installed software in the current student labs (OAL DSS 5.14).
  
• Installed software on Faculty Desktops (FAC DSS 5.7).
  
• 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.

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