University of Rochester

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The U of R campus bookstore does not sell computer software.

There is a "computer store," located under the bleachers of the stadium.

I asked for Mathematica and was greeted with a blank stare. They seem to sell only Norton Anti-virus, some Endnote program, and various ipod accessories.

Mathematica and other "technical programs" are available for "special order."

Don't ever let anyone tell you that this is a real University.

Comments

[stammering.livejournal.com]

oh man, that's sort of sad. under the bleachers, are they hiding it??

we have a nice copy of that if you want it.

[stammering.livejournal.com]

5.0, I believe

[uniace.livejournal.com]

Well, at least they have Endnote.
It's a program for keeping track of references/citations when you're writing papers, or just reading them. It's supposed to be really useful if you can get yourself into the habit of using it.

[maddst.livejournal.com]

As far as I know, Mathematica is heavily pirated here. UR may not sell it, but we certainly do steal it.

T.V.'s Batman style reasoning.

[caerglas.livejournal.com]

Let's look at the facts:
1) "Computer store" under the bleachers...
2) when you ask for a common and kinda necessary computer program, you receive a blank stare.

Fact 2 seems to negate fact 1. Therefore, it's not a computer store, but a front. But for what? What do people do under the bleachers?

Of course! You're supposed to make out with the clerks, obviously! Go back there, but instead of getting Mathematica, get the proverbial "some."