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Many professors use PC laptops (mostly running Linux Mint) and many professors use MacBook Pros. If you are considering a Mac, know that Apple tends to keep the same prices and upgrade the hardware periodically. Keep an eye on [[http:// | Many professors use PC laptops (mostly running Linux Mint) and many professors use MacBook Pros. If you are considering a Mac, know that Apple tends to keep the same prices and upgrade the hardware periodically. Keep an eye on [[http:// | ||
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+ | Also note that Apple has recently switched from Intel chips to Apple-made silicon. Certain software, like VMWare, may not work properly yet with the new hardware. This generally should not be a problem, especially not in any core class, but we have not thoroughly vetted the new hardware with all of our classes yet. | ||
===== How do Office Hours Work? ===== | ===== How do Office Hours Work? ===== | ||
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===== So I registered for and began my first semester, now what? ===== | ===== So I registered for and began my first semester, now what? ===== | ||
- | Registering for classes can often be a stressful time for students, especially when trying to figure out what to take as a freshman going forward. In terms of CS classes, a good place to start would be using the graduation requirements found by downloading the checklist of the year you started at JMU [[department:graduation|here]]. Using this checklist, prerequisite tree found [[department: | + | Registering for classes can often be a stressful time for students, especially when trying to figure out what to take as a freshman going forward. In terms of CS classes, a good place to start would be using the graduation requirements found by downloading the checklist of the year you started at JMU [[https:// |
===== I feel there are so many tools I need to have for different courses. Is there a way I can get everything I need all at once for my at-home workspace? ===== | ===== I feel there are so many tools I need to have for different courses. Is there a way I can get everything I need all at once for my at-home workspace? ===== | ||
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Also check out the Libraries extensive list of support for students adapting to [[https:// | Also check out the Libraries extensive list of support for students adapting to [[https:// | ||
- | Not sure where to even start? Schedule a meeting with the [[https://calendly.com/ | + | Not sure where to even start? Schedule a meeting with the [[https://jmu-cs.as.me/advisor|CS Advisor]], Paige Normand: you can talk through your situation and she can help point you in the right direction. |