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FAQs | Lab Policies

These are questions about CELOP's computing policies. Please also read the other MLL FAQs, Networking & Internet and Lab Use.

Can I install software, such as MSN Messenger, in the labs?
No. We do not allow students to install any software in the labs, for security reasons. Please do not download any software, as you will not be able to install it. Most programs you need are already installed, including

Web browsers (Safari, Firefox)
Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Audacity (sound recorder)
IM clients (MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, Skype, etc.)
many applications to help you learn English

Is there a limit to how much I can save in my MLL folder?
Yes. You may not have more than 250MB in your MLL folder. This includes all of the system files needed to store your bookmarks, preference, etc., in addition to your photos, documents, recordings, and other classwork.
NOTE: The space in your MLL folder is for class-related documents only. If you need to save files that are not related to your classwork, or files you feel must remain confidential, save them on a USB Flash Drive, external hard drive, or iPod.

When is the MLL open?
    Fall and Spring: 8:30am - 6:00pm
      Summer: 8:30 - 5:00
      Between semesters: 9:00 - 4:00

In the morning and afternoons, scheduled classes are held in MLL rooms 255, 257 and 267a, so they will not be open for student use unless you are in one of those classes. You may use the Open Lab in 267b during class time, unless it as also been reserved for a class. The Lab Assistant, Lesley Andrews, is available to assist students in the Open Lab in the afternoons.

Why can't I have food or drink in the labs? My first class is in the MLL and I need my morning coffee!
We need to maintain our computers for all CELOP students to use. In addition to being unsanitary, eating or drinking at the computers can easily damage equipment. Even a little coffee spilled in a keyboard will ruin it beyond repair. Please do not bring any food or drink into the MLL or you will be asked to leave.

Does the MLL have a lost and found?
The CELOP Front Desk has a “Lost and Found” box. We are not responsible for any items you may leave behind in the labs. This includes disks, drives, cell phones, notebooks, cameras, bags, iPods, laptops, etc. If it has not been turned in to the Front Desk, try asking the Lesley.

Can I view anything on the Web while in the MLL?
While we do not filter web content, we will not tolerate students using the MLL computers to view pornography or other inappropriate or offensive content. Any student caught using the labs in this way will lose their lab privileges and will be reported to the Student Advisor for further disciplinary action.

I'm a continuing student. Where are my documents from last semester?
We archive all student document folders at the end of every semester. If you need anything from the previous semester, please see the Technology Coordinator in the MLL Office, room 253. He can move your documents into your current folder. We only maintain the folders until the end of the following semester.

Orientation Material: Computing at CELOP/BU

Be sure to read the orientation material about using CELOP computers and your own computer at CELOP and B.U.

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