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.
DSS is available for staff, faculty, and lab (student image) Windows PCs. Please contact your ITC if you would like to update your machine to a new DSS.
Software lists:
- Installed software on Faculty and Staff PCs (FAC DSS 7.1.6) (Windows 7).
- 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 (Windows 7).
- Installed software in the current student labs (OAL DSS 7.1.5) (Windows 7).
- Installed software in the current student labs (OAL DSS 6.9) (Windows XP).
Current Macintosh DSS
DSS 6.7
Software for faculty and staff machines. DSS 6.7 includes Mac OS X Snow Leopard. DSS 6.7 is available for all intel-based Mac's.
View the list of installed software.
Hardware Requirements:
- Baseline iMac, Macbook, or better with an Intel processor
DSS 6.8 Open Access Lab Software
Software for ITS supported machines in the Open Access Lab's. There are computer labs on campus that are available for all students.
View the list of installed software.
Note: Please contact your local ITC for information on updating your desktop machine or your DSS version.
