The University's Employee Computer Purchase Program (ECPP) has reached the midway point. More than $769,000 worth of computing hardware and software have been ordered in the first three-and-a-half weeks of the program.

With a little over three weeks remaining in the program, more than 330 UD employees already have participated, purchasing 334 computers and a variety of accessories, including digital cameras, scanners and printers.

One question is asked often: "Is there a long wait for my order?"

Orders have been coming in very quickly, and most arrive in and are processed and ready to go to their new homes within two weeks. A few orders have taken 17-18 days, as parts of the orders get delayed. But more than half of the systems ordered are now in the hands of their new owners. In fact, in excess of $400,000 worth of orders (176 computer orders and 21 accessory orders) already have been delivered.

The ECPP runs through Nov. 17. For more information, stop by the Technology Solutions Center (002B Smith Hall) or visit the web site at [http://www.udel. edu/ecpp/].