Computer Requirements
| Minimum Requirements for PC Users: |
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| Hardware and operating system: | Pentium 4 processor with Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista, or Windows 7. |
| Capacity: | Memory: at least 1 GB RAM; Hard drive: at least 40 GB, CD-ROM/DVD drive |
| Communications: | Network adapter, broadband internet access |
| Additional hardware: | Sound card, speakers |
| Software: | Microsoft Office 2007 that includes Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Virus scanning software |
| Browser: | Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or 8, or Firefox 3 |
| Optional components: | Printer: Color printer, toner, paper, and associated cables. Surge protection: Surge protector, UPS |
Minimum Requirements for Mac Users: |
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| For students preferring an Apple computer, a Mac with equivalent specifications may be used. Examples are the Apple 13" MacBook OR Apple 15" MacBook Pro. Note that a small percentage of the applications used at the institution do not integrate efficiently with all aspects of the OSX platform. | |
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