Recommended Computer Systems

The following are our recommendations for getting connected to the internet. Start by picking the operating platform of your choice, either Windows or Macintosh.

• Windows Compatible Hardware
• Macintosh Compatible Hardware

Windows Compatible Hardware

• 1.3 GHz processor or better
• 512 MB RAM or more
• 40 GB hard drive or larger
• Windows XP or Vista
• 10baseT wired network adapter (required)
  (More information on network adapters available here.)
• You also have the option of purchasing a wireless network adapter for use around campus. There are wireless access points around campus available for use. To take advantage of these access points, you must have a 802.11b or greater wireless card.

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Macintosh Compatible Hardware

• 1 GHz G4 processor or better
• 512 MB RAM or more
• 40 GB hard drive or larger
• 10baseT wired network adapter (required)
  (More information on network adapters available here.)
• You also have the option of purchasing a wireless network adapter for use around campus. There are wireless access points around campus available for use. To take advantage of these access points, you must have a 802.11b or greater wireless card.

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