Remote Software Access Survey Report

For Engineering StudentsLast Modified: 04/22/2010Filter By: Report Subgroup

1. Please select one:What is your classification?

# Answer Response %1 Freshman 11 4%2 Sophomore 33 11%3 Junior 83 27%4 Senior 104 34%5 Masters 57 19%6 Ph.D 20 6%

Total 308 100%

1. Please select one:What is your classification?

2. Please select one:What is your academic major?

3. Please check allthat apply: What required course software do you use in the computer labs or

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# Answer Response %1 @Risk 4 1%21 SciForma 7 2%7 ChemKin 12 4%17 Primavera 13 4%24 IBM Rational 15 5%9 Jack 18 6%20 RISA 19 6%22 TransCAD 20 6%2 Adams 19 6%4 Arena 21 7%3 Altair 29 9%6 Cadance 35 11%23 Eclipse/Jtest 38 12%15 Nastran 39 13%19 Proteus 39 13%8 Fluent 45 15%10 LabView 64 21%25 Other 66 21%18 Pro-Engineering 86 28%14 Minitab 90 29%11 MathCAD 93 30%12 Mathematica 128 42%16 NX 131 43%5 AutoCAD 161 52%13 Matlab 227 74%

3. Please check allthat apply: What required course software do you use in the computer labs or

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Otherken pave,fps18SPSSSynchrovisual studio, expression studio, netbeans, swi-prolog, junitvisioQuatrus, Jython, and eventually a C programming interface.xilinxpspicePSPICENONE OF THE ABOVEMicrosoft view C++HyperworksProlog, VoiceXMLMicrosoft OfficeMagicsxilix, alteramicrosoft visual studio 6.0visio, and other cad appsVisio, Visual Studio, Expression Studio, Cygwinvisual studiosolid worksQuartusC++Visual StudioxilinxmodelsimPSpiceXilinix, QuartusPSPICEQuartus IIWordSolid WorksQuartusSolidWorks, GambitPandat Phase Diagram Calculation SoftwareFreescale CodeWarriorQUARTUS AND XILINXLAMPnxSoftware to connect to classroom via distanceEnterprise Architecture and DOORSp spice /xilinxquartusGABI, HOMERC++solidworksPSpiceMagicspspiceMicrosoft VisioMagics, Z Corp, SolidWorksC++adpbe photoshopPSPICEQuartusSolidWorksMicrosoft C++magicsOrCAD, Quartus II, and CodewarriorUNIXCES EduPack; Lindo; BlocPlan; Design Tools 4.0;PsPice, SimUAidVmwareSolidWorks

4. Please check all that apply for each of the openlabs that you have used

5. Please select one:When needing to use the open lab during the semester, was it

open?

6. Please check all that apply: When is access tosoftware more convenient to you?

6. Please check all that apply: When is access tosoftware more convenient to you?

7. Please check all that apply: Reasons why to usesoftware remotely

Summary

• 3 Do not go to UTEP everyday• 2 Accessibility• 2 Work on holidays• 1 Disability• 2 Work schedule• 3 More time for homework and projects• 1 When sick or out-of-town

7. Please check all that apply: Reasons why to usesoftware remotely

OtherDon't go to UTEP everydayConvenient, fast computerProvides access at all times and there is no need to be necesarily at school but allows you to work from home, especially on the weekends when the buildings are generally lockedresearch workSometimes the labs are being usedWork on holidaysDisbilitieshelps with work scheduleMore reliable hardware.don't have to worry about being forced out of lab due to limited hourssubmit assignments when not on campusaccess on weekends not having to ride from far away to utep just for thast, save gasLive 750 miles awayHomeworkI am a working student (tight schedule), and having access to software at home would increase my efficiencyTo practiceSweetnessNo time constraints to utilize tools required for workdont have to drive to utepextra time to work in homeworks and projectsSo we can turn in homework on time just in case we live farwhen sick, out of town

8. Please check allthat apply: Reasons why NOT to use software remotely.

8. Please check allthat apply: Reasons why NOT to use software remotely.

OtherIs it safe?internet speedpossibly illegal?nonepossibility of increased tuition cost related to the implementation of the systemSlow connections, not enough resources to supply the demandconnection issuesIT IS TOO SLOW!performance using VPN (UTEP's network sucks after all)if it's slownot compatible with windows 7 or os x snow leopardI own a MacIt could make my system less secure.would hi-speed internet be required?Romte Access is neededBecause if at LAB computers and/or programs are not usable can cause damages to my own resourcesSecurity Issuesfar from homeWhy "why not"Don not wish to uncreaese tuition fees!!!requires patienceslower processing

9. Please check all that apply: Reasons why to useyour laptop in the computer classroom.

9. Please check all that apply: Reasons why to useyour laptop in the computer classroom.

OtherDependson the type of class. May not have any advantages.I dont use mine in classfolow alongconvinientFastereasier to simulate examples in the classroom for non lab led classesThis would help with programming classess so you can also be inputing as the instructor gives instruction. Practice while being instructed is very vital for me to learn.reliable configurationMy laptop *always* lets me log in, and if everyone used their own laptop, there would always be enough computers for everyone.saving files easily donepersonal laptop contains all my filesNo LaptopNot enough computers for all students, especially during exams periodsability to backup my notes immediately would be greatno need to transfer files from lab computer to laptop, no need to "fight" for access to a computerdo not get viruses from the lab pc on my memory stick then on my laptop

10. Please check all that apply: Reasons NOT to useyour laptop in the computer classroom

# Answer Response %2 Having to connect to the

wireless instead of the LAN

27 9%

7 No disadvantages 69 22%6 Distracted by email, Web,

social network100 32%

1 Having to take my laptop to school.

103 33%

3 Damaging or losing my laptop.

109 35%

4 Not enough electrical outlets in the classrooms

128 42%

5 The desks area in the standard classrooms may be small.

151 49%

11. Please select one:Will a loaner laptop program be necessary if there is a requirement to use

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12. Please select one:Do you own a laptop?

13. Please select one:Do you bring your laptop to school?

13. Please select one:Do you bring your laptop to school?

# Answer Response %1 Yes 212 76%2 No 67 24%

Total 279 100%

14. Please check allthat apply: Which OS do you have in your laptop?

# Answer Response %11 Other 2 1%7 Mac OS 10.x 9 3%8 Mac Leopard 8 3%9 Mac Snow Leopard 21 8%3 Vista

Professional/Premium/Business/Enterprise

37 13%

10 Linux 36 13%2 Windows 7 Home 42 15%6 XP Home 46 16%5 XP Professional 49 18%1 Windows 7

Professional/Premium/Business/Enterprise

74 27%

4 Vista Home 79 28%

14. Please check allthat apply: Which OS do you have in your laptop?

OtherUbuntuVista 64x

15. Please check allthat apply: What infrastructure do you recommended to make

laptop use easier?

# Answer Response %8 Other 5 2%5 Assistance to

troubleshoot hardware64 23%

4 LAN connections 72 26%7 Assistance on how to

connect to remote connections

98 35%

6 Assistance to install free software

129 46%

1 Laptop oriented furniture 186 67%3 Faster wireless

connection192 69%

2 Power outlets 227 81%

15. Please check allthat apply: What infrastructure do you recommended to make

laptop use easier?

OtherMake the wireless re-login time longerMake wireless login more reliableJust an idea: You could get around the problem of varying operating systems and software if every laptop was booting the same OS (from a CD, USB, network connection, or whatever).Laptop lockers so that we have the option of safely storing it overnight

16. Please check all that apply: What options youcheck in your computer security

# Answer Response %4 Other 21 8%2 Firewall 220 79%1 Security updates like

Windows Updates231 83%

3 Anti-Virus 240 86%

16. Please check all that apply: What options youcheck in your computer security

OtherAnti-Spamnot muchnone i have a macnoneAnti-phish, trojans, etcLinux.nonephishing, tracking cookiesME Softwareusing update manager in ubuntu linuxspywereAnti- SpywareIncineratorsoftware updatesEncryption, safe file deletion, etc.spam,Anti-Spyware/Malware

17. Please select one:What internet access do you have at home?

17. Please select one:What internet access do you have at home?

# Answer Response %4 None 8 3%1 Dial-up (56Kbps) 8 3%3 Mobile broadband stick 12 4%2 Broadband (faster than

56Kbps, DSL, Cable)260 93%

18. Comment Suggestions

# Answer Response %1 Comments & Suggestions 308 100%

Total 308 100%

18. Comment Suggestions

Comments & Suggestions.Acces from home or out of campus to softwareAccessiblity because of work schedule and dependence on some program is something to consider.An increased tuition rate would greatly impact negatively my support for the programAs we move toward tier one, it is imperative for us to be techonology-driven and be able to provide unlimited access to the students to achieve success in their collegiate careers.better for usbigger desks would be a tremendous help!!! most times don't have enough room to look at everything we're working on.Consider making the wireless re-login time longer.coolDont both unless we can use it from homeeaser to get onlineEvery student should be issued a laptop of their choice: Mac or WindowsExcellent Idea, hope it sticksFind software available for Macintosh for students to access.for every 3 hours we are made compulsury logout from internet so could you change this more timegood ideagreat use of remote softwareHaving access to software through our laptop is a great ideaI believe it will be very very good because it will make it easier for us to have access to our assignments 24/4if the loaning laptop program occurs, using linux would be best to useI live about 25 minutes away from school and having the licensed software available outside the labs would be a great deal of convenience when im not on campus.I prefer to have remote software accessIt's nice to see this program is trying to be implemented, it would really help a lot on your development as a student. Thanks.It could be helpful to do homework and do not stay all day at labsI think it's a gread ideaI think its a great idea!I think that any of the software that will be used in class and software that can help with learning, weather its for presenting information of showing examples for better visual effect learning, i think that it giving the students the tools to work gets the job done quicker, easier, and more efficiantI think that having access to the software in the computer labs from our own laptop makes the work easier and more accessibleI think that making softwares like MatLab are available to all students who have internect connection. I sometimes creates a problem when the only times you go to the lab it is completely full.It is a good idea! please follow through with it...It is a good isea, much more pros than cons.It will be fantastic if we have Remote Software AccessIt would be of great help if the school could provide the software that is required for certain coursesI will be awaiting the results of this survey.I wonder if cloud computing could be used for some of the more demanding software.i would also like access to ebooks for coursesI would like to use remote software access.just get itjust provide us with the software accesslaptop access should be mandatory for Electrical, Mechanical and Civil degree plansloaner laptop not necessary but would be niceloaner laptops should be per semesterMatlab is expensive even for student versionsn/aNeed a faster internet access, it should be made easy to use in the campus aroundno commentno commentsNo comments.no more commentsnonenonenonenoneNonenonenonenoneNONEnoneNonenonenonenoneNonenonenonenonenoneNot all studens have laptopsnothingOPEN COMPUTER LABS ON WEEKENDPlease do it!Please give us remote software access!Please inforce the rule of not eating in the computer labs. I'm sick of having to use mouse and keyboards that are disgusting.Providing remote access would be very useful for students so we can work in other places even when we ar enot at school, i see no point in using laptops in classes though, the computer equipment works fine for the classesremote access is good!Remote access is TOO SLOW. I cannot properly use cad if it is too slow.Remote access sounds awesome, like running linux software from home on a non-linux computer. We don't have to spend nights here working because we don't have linux computers.Remote access to the labs would be pretty sweet.Remote acces to licensed software would make assignments and easier learning software packs a lot faster and easier. I really hope this gets implemented before I graduate.remote software access is good for studentsremote software access would be very helpful for the students who doesn't have time during the day or who live in juarezRemote software is a step in a positive direction.Strongly support licensing of software on personal laptopssuggest ibm laptopsSurvey is too LONG!!!thanks for caring :)The best idea UTEP has had with respect to software packages availability.The PACE lab is opened 24/7 most of the time, the problem is that the building itself is not open 24/7 doors close at 7 sometimes earlier. something should be done about that it makes no sence to have the lab opened when we cant get in. and calling the police department usually goes nowhere, usually they wont open the doors.The remote software access is a really good addition for all of those who do not have time to stay at school and do homeworks in all of those programs that cannot be downloaded for free.this is an excellent ideathis program seems as a good ideaThis should be optional....this would be a great idea to implementthis would be awesomeThis would definitely help and should be seriously consideredThis would help extremely in practicing and completing nx assignmentsWe need new Furniture, and students need to take care of it. Lock the rooms ar night. Have someone present overlooking the rooms with expensive equipment even cameras.While the remote access is a great idea, programs like the msdn that provides free licenses for comercial software are a better option. That program only applies to microsoft software, maybe if we extended that to other types of software it would improve our studying experience. One advantage of this is that we would not be using the university's resources.Wireless internet usually not available in UGLCwould be greatly helpful to alow remote access