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Drake's Computer Purchase Programs

Purchases of University owned computers are initiated by creating purchase proposals on Apple's or Dell's web site and then communicating with the Purchasing department to send a purchase order.


Personal purchases of computers, peripheral devices and software can be made on Apple's, Dell's or other vendors' web sites. Payment is made via personal credit card.

To simplify the selection of desktop computer systems, the Office of Information Technology has provided Dell with system requirements for on campus computers. In turn, they have developed Dell systems that will meet those requirements and made them accessible on their web site.

Drake's standard software set includes Microsoft Office, Eudora, virus protection and other software. When a new computer is delivered, department personnel are asked to unpack it, locate where it will be used, and call the HelpDesk to have the installation completed (x3001). HelpDesk staff will install software from the standard software set and will connect the computer to the network.