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The Computer Science department has the following computer resources available to students:

CMPS Laboratory Classroom: The CMPS Laboratory Classroom includes 30 networked client machines running both Microsoft Windows and Linux and an additional 10 networked client machines running Solaris Unix, all of which are supported by file servers. This lab is configured to be usable for closed lab activities, i.e., activities in which the instructor and the students are engaged in collaborative problem solving and software development and for independent student use. Software development is supported in Java ME, SE and EE, Gnu C++, all current .net languages, plus other languages such as PHP and Perl. Additional software for student use includes standard office software, such as MS Office and OpenOffice. It is located in room 106 in the Advanced Computer Technology and Research (ACTR) building. Hours are posted outside the lab.

Video Game Design & Development Lab: The VGDD lab is located in room 105 in the Advanced Computer Technology and Research (ACTR) building. It contains 20 XPS Gen 5 Dell machines with a wide variety of gaming related software. The lab is used for classes and student projects related to the Video Game Design & Development concentration. Access and user accounts are restricted.

Motion Capture Lab: The motion capture lab is located in room 105 in the Advanced Computer Technology and Research (ACTR) building. It consists of eight video cameras and the additional hardware and software to capture live motion data for use in the Video Design and Development concentration. This lab is one of only a few its kind in the country dedicated to undergraduate students.

SUN Ultra Workstations: The Solarium Lab is located on the first floor of the Conference Center. This system consists of a file server and 116 Sun workstations running the Unix operating system. The workstations are named d1.ucs.louisiana.edu through d116.ucs.louisiana.edu. The Solarium is open-access to all university students and can be used for general activities such as email and Internet browsing. All faculty, staff, and students may use this lab, which provides a variety of academic applications and a campus e-mail address. All systems support remote access via connection to the campus network. Operations, maintenance, software support, account creation, and user assistance are provided by University Computing Support Services (Helpdesk).