Davis says HASCS has been "very pleased" with how well the 24 roaming Ethernet jacks in Lamont have worked so far.
Still, student computer users in Lamont say they are split on their usefulness.
Some, like Jennifer E. Philbrick '04, say they like being able to hook up their personal computers to the Internet while in the library.
"Part of the reason I don't go to Widener is that it's not hooked up," says Alejandro B. Fernandez '04.
Others say they know the jacks are there but don't plan on using them anytime soon.
"I'm trying to get away from my Ethernet connection," says Isaac S. Nakhimovsky '01.
And some students point out that that for the sizeable group of students with desktop computers, roaming in public spaces like Lamont is a non-issue.
Steen says that although plans are being made to expand the roaming network on campus, many spots still won't accommodate roaming. As a result, wiring dorm rooms has been the College's first priority.
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