| Services: Software
and Hardware Debug and Repair
Software
There are a few mainstream software packages in use in CHHD that
ISS provides support for. Some examples are
Eudora, word processing packages like Word and Wordperfect, and
other office applications like Powerpoint and Excel. We concentrate
on problems in the use of these packages- mostly caused by misconfiguration
of the software or improper interaction with the hardware. Usually,
we can determine that the problem is related to system resources
or misconfiguration without possessing a detailed understanding
of the package or its functionality.
The problems we address are common to a large number of users
in CHHD. We do not have the time or resources to solve specific
software operatibility problems that a individual user may encounter.
For the most part, we have no first hand experience with technical
software (lab based equipment controllers, stat packages, programming
tools). If you encounter problems with any of these packages, you
should direct your request to the software vendor via the support
contract that came with the software. If a support contract was
not part of the purchase, you can usually purchase support separately
at any time.
Hardware
Most hardware problems are disk related: floppy or hard disks.
Monitors are next in line as far as frequency of repair. Occasionally,
we will find a bad network card or modem. Any of these problems
can be diagnosed by ISS and repairs will be made or a recommended
course of action will be provided. ISS does not supply parts for
the repair. We either get warranty replacements from the manufacturer
or we advise the user of the cost of the repair and assist them
in securing the replacement parts. |