The Life Cycle of an ECEn Department Computer

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How often are department computers replaced? Where does the old ECEn equipment end up?	Who surpluses the equipment? Where can I find out more information about University surplus sales?

How often are department computers replaced?

Most computers are replaced every three years, except for faculty computers which are replaced every four years.

Where does the old ECEn equipment end up?

As a department we turn our old equipment back over to the University. Some of this equipment may be reused by others in the University or the Church, the rest of it is sold periodically to the public in various "surplus sales".

Who surpluses the equipment?

There are computer (and related equipment) surplus sales that take place periodically--note that these are University events, not Department ones. Since they are not organized by the department, the system administrators have little information regarding when the next one will be or what will be sold at the sale or auction.

Where can I find out more information about University surplus sales?

Additional information about purchasing surplus BYU equipment can be found at http://surplus.byu.edu.