Computer and Software Recommendations for Distance Education
June 2008
For Windows Computers:
Preferred system requirements
- Pentium® 4 at 2.0 GHz or higher
- 1 GB RAM or more
- Broadband internet connection (256 Kbps DSL / Cable Modem) <-- must have!
- Full Duplex sound card and speakers
- 65,000 color video display card (display 1024x768)
- Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 & current patches or Windows Vista
Minimum system requirements
- 450 MHz Intel Pentium III processor or greater
- 256 MB RAM
- Broadband internet connection (256 Kbps DSL / Cable Modem) <-- must have!
- Full Duplex sound card and speakers
- Color video display card (display 800x600)
- Windows XP
- Internet Explorer 6 or later
For Macintosh Computers:
Preferred system requirements
- PowerPC G4 1.25 GHz or greater
- 512 MB RAM or more
- Broadband internet connection (256 Kbps DSL / Cable Modem) <-- must have!
- Full Duplex sound card and speakers
- 65,000-color video display card (display 1024x768)
- OS X 10.4
Minimum system requirements
- PowerPC G3 500MHz or greater
- 256 MB RAM
- Broadband internet connection (256 Kbps DSL / Cable Modem) <-- must have!
- Full Duplex sound card and speakers
- Color video display card (display 800x600)
- OS X or higher
Supported Web Browsers :
Required Software (use newest version; check with instructor for specific requirements):
May need one of the following (type depends on course):
Possible Peripheral Requirements (check with instructor for specific requirements):
- Headset microphones
- Web cam
- DVD-ROM/CDRW drive
Computer Compatibility Checkers (very important to work through these!):
