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Services of the University Computer Centre

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Computer Pools

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Jonas feels that he cannot quite reach
his full potential in his studies.

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His laptop is as slow as a snail
when it's not completely crashing again.

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As a result, he has to do work twice,
although his time is so limited.

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Unfortunately, he doesn't have the money
for a new laptop either.

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So he will try to do his work in the
computer pool at the university instead.

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Before he takes off,
he visits the website of the

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University Computer Centre
to inform himself about the pools.

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He visits the page at
mytuc.org/pools

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He learns that there are several
public computer pools for students

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across the campus.

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Jonas can also see the opening hours
of the individual pools on the website.

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Generally, they are open
all day Monday to Friday

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with some pools even open until 2 a.m.

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Jonas only has to look for an alternative
on Sundays when the pools are closed.

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To make sure he doesn't accidentally barge
into an exercise or course

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he also checks to occupancy
plans for the rooms.

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These plans can be viewed online

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but are also displayed
on the respective door.

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If a pool is reserved at a certain time,
he cannot use it.

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The number of spots
currently being used by other students

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is shown in real time on the website
for each pool room.

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Jonas tech heart beats faster
when he sees that

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he can call up the technical features
of the computers online.

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In addition to RAM, CPU and hard
disk specifications, the monitor size

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and special equipment such as DVD burner,
projectors or scanners are listed.

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The computers are also connected
to printing systems.

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In addition to the hardware
he can also view the software.

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Depending on the operating system
there is a variety of pre-installed

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interdisciplinary software
on all computers.

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Open source software is available
on Linux, while Windows offers both

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open source and licensed software
such as Microsoft Office or AutoCAD.

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Both operating systems are installed
on all computers.

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Jonas has now done his research
and is heading to the pool.

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His student ID serves
as his entry ticket at the door.

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Now he can choose a PC workstation,
select the operating system of his choice

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and log in with his university account.

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If the computer is still in sleep mode,
he only has to press a button to wake it up.

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After all, saving energy is important.

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His files are stored
on his personal network file system.

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He can edit them
from any computer in the pool

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and does not have to use
the same PC every time.

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He can even access his files from
his laptop via the browser or from an AFS client.

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and work more
efficiently than ever before.

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