Please note that the process of installing virtualization software and applications can take several hours. It is expected that students will have virtualization software installed BEFORE it is needed in classes.
Using virtualization software, students can install a Windows operating system on their Mac and then install the necessary Windows applications. Some SILS classes use software that only runs on a PC. MacOS users should run Windows virtualization software (such as Virtual Box, Bootcamp, Parallels or VMWare) in order to run Windows-only programs on their computers. The SILS Help Desk staff are well-versed in different operating systems, including Macs, and though we can't solve all problems, we are glad to do our best to help you. There is more campus support for Microsoft Windows, however, CCI laptops now include Macs. We encourage you to choose the operating system with which you are most comfortable.
Windows is the current standard as a platform, but alternatives, such as Macs, are widely used and accepted on campus and in Manning Hall.
