Every Engineering faculty member is provided with a primary Mosaic workstation.  You may choose the Operating System for this workstation from Windows, Linux or Sun Solaris.  These workstations are managed by Mosaic and are typically locked down where you cannot install software.  If Mosaic has any older workstations we will offer these as secondary workstations to the departments for use as either Mosaic based or as non-Mosaic based.  You will need to make your request for any secondary workstations by sending email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

If you are thinking about ordering your own hardware, maybe using start-up or grant funds or whether or not you will want it built as a Mosaic workstation, please contact the Mosaic Helpdesk This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (704) 687-3150) for advice on system configurations to best meet your needs.

Mosaic can also help you obtain an the best quote from Dell, Apple, Lenovo or Sun Microsystems. Click here to see Mosaic's PC recommendations, if you are looking to buy a PC and make it a Mosaic workstation.