The linked page describes the benefits of and procedures for buying or replacing a TU-owned computer through the university. OTS provides full support for recommended models.
OTS does not permit Linux on workstations on the "faculty/staff" campus network, and discourages the use of Linux workstations on the campus network in other areas of the network (e.g., labs, classrooms) except in specific cases. Where Linux is used, OTS provides basic security configuration requirements to comply with University System of Maryland and State of Maryland security requirements.
[Students, Faculty and Staff] Mac computers store unique system information, including serial number, computer number, operating system, etc. OTS or Apple will need this information when servicing a Mac computer. You can access the system information in one of two ways.