Getting Started Guides
On this page:
Computing for Incoming MIT Students
Intro to Computing at MIT
Get Connected to MITnet: MIT's Network
Communication: Email and More
Intro to Telecommunications at MIT
Information technology is everywhere at MIT, and if you study or work here, you're likely to use it. This IT landscape can be a bit overwhelming to those who are new to the Institute. Even those who know their way around may need to learn a new operating system or setup a new device -- like a laptop with a wireless card. If you're getting started with some aspect of computing at the Institute, this page will point you in the right direction.
Computing for Incoming MIT Students
Computing for Incoming Students is an overview of MIT's student computing environment and everything you need to get up and running using academic and student computing services in one place. New students should start here!
Intro to Computing at MIT
Intro to Computing at MIT reviews the basics of computing, including:
- Acquiring a Computer
- Getting an Account
- Certificates/Security
- Getting Software
- Backup and Anti-Virus
- Computer Training
Get Connected to MITnet: MIT's Network
The Get Connected to MITnet guide details step-by-step instructions for connecting, including:
- Introduction to MITnet
- What you Need to Connect
- Making the Connection:
- Mac OS X
- Windows XP
- Linux
- Rules of Use
Communicating: Email and More
The Communicating: Email and More Guide provides instruction on communicating with others using technology:
- Email and WebMail
- Mailing Lists
- Email Services (Spam Screening and Auto-Responder)
- Instant Messaging (Zephyr)
Intro to Telecommunications at MIT
The Telecommunications Guide is comprehensive introduction to:
- MIT's Telephone Service
- Voice Mail
- Other Telecommunication Services
- Equipment and More
