For Many Students, One Computer Is Not Enough

More machines mean more headaches for campus tech-support teams

With three desktop computers running around the clock, Anthony B. Clyde caused his share of power blackouts in his 1970s-era dormitory at Washington University in St. Louis.

But like a growing number of college students, Mr. Clyde, who graduated in May, found that having one computer just wasn't enough.

"You have a comfortable desk setup when doing word processing and also a beefier system — which

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