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 We offer many [[Services|services]] free of cost to students. These include [[https://git.cs.nmt.edu|private git hosting]], [[https://git.cs.nmt.edu|continuous integration]], OpenGL/CUDA machines, [[https://webmail.cs.nmt.edu|webmail]], and [[https://jupyter.cs.nmt.edu|online python]]. We used to be able to provide free copies of Windows to students, however, Microsoft no longer offers this.
+===== Recommended minimum hardware specs for incoming Freshman ======
+A Laptop with:
+  * A modern/recent quad core processor
+  * 8GB ram
+  * Running Windows or Linux
+  * Good battery life (~8hrs)
+    * Gaming laptops are terrible for this
+  * Light enough to carry around in a backpack
+It is also recommended that the laptop is not a Macbook however a Macbook will work.
+But it is **highly** recommended that you do **not** get a gaming laptop, these are notoriously bad in battery life, compatibility with linux, weight, and size.
+My roommate came to tech with one and despised it immediately for their workload, you do not want to have an outlet decide your seat in the class.
 ===== Class Info ======

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