The Kimmage IT system is wired for broadband offering high speed internet and email access, and a fully functional computer network is provided without disruption. The IT infrastructure at Kimmage DSC is both stable and secure - the operating system runs on a Linux platform which greatly benefits course participants and staff as viruses, hacking and security are far easier to control. Each course participant and member of staff has an individual profile which means they can access their work from any machine on the network. Course participants have the use of word processing, spreadsheets, internet access, email and options to request further applications and technologies. All participants have access to an internal Moodle application programme, which provides timetabling, course notes, and general current information on the programme. The Kimmage DSC Library Catalogue (run using a programme known as 'AccessIT') is also accessible on the network.