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HuskyPC Macintosh

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Proposals

Overview

The HuskyPC program allows UConn faculty and staff the ability to purchase a standard, supported computer that will be powerful, secure, and reasonably priced. As new models are made available via Apple's lifecycle process, it is necessary to review the current specifications to be sure they are in line with UConn's business needs.

Current Specification

While any model/line of Macintosh computer can be configured as a HuskyPC, a minimum of 2GB of system memory (RAM) and the purchase of Apple's 3 year extended warranty plan (AppleCare) are required.

 

2/09 Update:
UITS is currently in negotiations with Apple on HuskyPC-Mac pricing and reconfiguration of the HuskyPC-Mac software installation process, with the goal to provide a more integrated software installation and updating infrastructure. At this time, customers can click any of the software titles below in order to access the most current software release/installation medium.

 

Software Version
Mac OS 10.5.3
Symantec AntiVirus 10.2
Microsoft Office 2008 12.1
Adobe Reader 8.1.2
Fetch 5.3
Firefox 2.0.0.14
Fugu 1.2
GarageBand 4.1.2
Goliath 1.0.1
iDVD 7.0
iMovie 7.1.1
iPhoto 7.1.3
iTunes 7.6.1
iWeb 2.0.1
JellyFiSSH 4.5
Macromedia Flash (browser plugin) 8.0.22
Macromedia Shockwave (browser plugin for PowerPC-based Macs only) 10.1.0.11
Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection 1.0.3
RealPlayer 10 10.1
StuffIt Expander 2009
tn3270 3.2.4
Flip4Mac (Windows Media player plugins for QuickTime) 2.2.1.11
X11 (included with Mac OS install) 1.1.3

 

Hardware
iMac, MacBook, or MacBook Pro models
2GB or more of system memory (RAM)

HuskyPC Software

UITS to create and maintain base HuskyPC software image set. Updates to the image scheduled to be released in January, April, July, and October. Tentative: departmental IT staff to handle deployment of image to faculty/lab machines. UConn Co-op to handle deployment of image to non-IT staff departments.

HuskyPC Configuration

The following software/OS configurations are set:

  • Default web browser: Safari
  • System Preferences
    • Sharing
      • Computer Name: HuskyPC
      • Apple Remote Desktop: off, Access Privileges - UITS: all options on
      • Firewall: on, default settings (no ports open)
    • Accounts
      • Login Options: disable auto-login
  • Include all Microsoft Office add-in components
  • Repair drive permissions before image creation

HuskyPC Presentations

Presentation of HuskyPC (Mac) Image Spring 2006 Update
presented at April 2006 SLG meeting