Page 2 -The Michigan Daily, Thursday, September 10, 1987 Students turn to 'U' computers By HAL KANE The late nights spent in front of typewriters most students face when cranking out papers are rapidly being replaced by late nights in front of computers. A trend due largely to the University's expan- sion of its microcomputing net- work. The 21 University computing centers - located throughout cam- pus in dormitories, libraries, and classroom buildings - are always filled with students and faculty working on papers, resumes, announcements, graphs, and a broad range of other activities. Most say they are pleased with the University facilities which combined provide an estimated 1,000 terminals. The largest center, located at 611 Church Street, has 161 computers. Hours at each of the centers vary. Some like 611 Church St. are only open until 12:00 am, while others like the centers in the North University Building and Union are open for 24 hours a day. Last January the University began offering computers to Uni- versity community members at approximately half of list price, and during a two-day promotion last spring, the University sold over 1,700 Macintosh Plus computers. Although there are many computers to work with, computer use on campus is by no means is and perhaps the most frightening problem with computer use is malfunction. Computer malfunction resulting in loss of data is a possibility for any computer, and University computers are no exception. Caused by anything from dust in the auxiliary disk drive to wristwatch If you're careful, and you really know what you're doing, maybe only once in a blue moon will you lose data. - Brian Wolfe, a consultant at the Computing Assistance Center but if not, they can always be reached by picking up the red phones in any of the centers and dialing 4-HELP. But According to Brian Wolfe, a consultant at the Computing Assistance Center, said "If you're careful and you really know what you're doing, maybe only once in a blue moon will you lose data." Consultants also teach courses covering computer use at the Microcomputer Education Center located in the School of Education building. But computer use on campus has not gained total popularity. Many students prefer using typewriters because they find typewriters to be more reliable and simpler. Staunch typewriter advocates defend their preference, saying there is no way for a typewriter to zap completed work out of existence. But Music School senior Alicia Hunter disagrees. When asked if she ever type even a small item, Hunter said, "Type it? No, no - that takes a lot more time." problem-free. At times, especially toward the end of a semester, students can expect to wait any- where from a half an hour to an hour for a terminal due to increased demand. Users may also face other bothers like University computer/ personal computer incompatibility, confusing software, and long waits for laser printers, but the biggest demagnetization, malfunctions can result in the loss of time, effort, and a term paper. But data loss is not always permanent. The University employs several computer consultants who are usually able to retrieve lost data from memory banks if the damage isn't too severe. A few consultants have their offices in the computing centers, Daily rnoto Dy yAN HABI An Apple Macintosh Plus computer in the Undergraduate Library's computing center welcomes users to come and explore the many ways this and the nearly 1,000 other computers on campus can help them LET OFF SOME STEAM 'U' Recreation build By HAL KANE If campus begin looks like all work and no play this year, then take a trip to either the Central Campus Recreation Building (CCRB) or the North Campus Recreation Building (NCRB). Both buildings offer a range of sports opportunities from racket sports and weight lifting to swimming and track. According to CCRB Building Director Robert Fox, both centers "provide a place where people can take a little of the stress and strain off." Fox also said the sports facilities provide a convenient means for physical exercise which many believe is vital to physical and emotional well-being. "Medical research has indicated that activity does produce more effective and more efficient working afterward," he said. Several people interviewed said that they use the CCRB to get together with friends, while others ings: place said they go for the physical enjoyment of it. "Some times after a really heavy day of classes or studying, I go just to get it all out," Music School senior Jerry Weir said. Both the CCRB and NCRB offer unique services. The CCRB keeps lists of students looking for part- ners for activities such as racketball, tennis, and squash. The NCRB offers the Outdoor Recreational Center, which rents outdoor sports equipment, sponsors trips, and provides clinics which discuss many of the aspects of outdoor sports. Canoes, windsurfers, camping gear, bicycle accessories, and skis are among the items the center rents per day, per weekend, or per week. s to play Clinics are offered in bike repair and canoeing, and trips include horse- back riding, rock climbing, and whitewater rafting. The most frequent criticism of the CCRB and the NCRB is that it is difficult to make reservations for racquetball, basketball, squash, and other courts. Court users must make their reservations during a set one hour period on the day before they intend to play. But there are different reservation hours for racquetball courts, squash courts, and basketball courts, and the phone lines are often busy when reservations are accepted. Both recreation building offer free admission to students but require faculty, staff, and guests to purchase a pass. 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