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Computer Requirements

Hardware Requirements (Subject to Change)

Students will require access to the Internet and a computer with a web browser. Dial-up 56K, cable modem, or ADSL connection to the Internet required.

Window Users Must Have:

  • Pentium IV or higher microprocessor, or equivalent
  • Minimum 512 MB of RAM (memory)
  • Windows 2000 or XP

Macintosh Users Must Have:

  • G4 or higher
  • Minimum 512 MB of RAM (memory)
  • Mac OS X or higher

Software Requirements

  • Word-processing program - compatibility with Office 2000 or XP, or RTF-compatible word processor is recommended unless otherwise specified in the course description.
  • Email account that supports file attachments.
  • Any current Java-enabled Web browser, e.g., Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, Firefox 2.0 or higher or Safari 2.0 or higher. 
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader (current version).

Computer Skill Requirements

Students should be able to:

  • Navigate the directory/folder structure of their computer's hard drive and search for files on their hard drive.
  • Create directories, folders, and files and organize files on their computer's hard drive.
  • Use a word-processing program and save word-processing documents in different file formats.
  • Use an email program, including sending and saving attachments, and upload and download files as email message attachments.
  • Use a graphical web browser and Adobe Acrobat Reader (current version).