Basic Computer Hardware: Minimum Requirements*
| Windows® | Macintosh | Linux® |
|---|---|---|
| Intel® Pentium® II 450MHz or faster processor (or equivalent) | PowerPC® G3 500MHz or faster processor Intel Core™ Duo 1.33GHz or faster processor |
Modern processor (800MHz or faster) |
| 128MB of RAM (higher for newer operating systems) | 128MB of RAM (higher for newer operating systems) | 512MB of RAM, 128MB of graphics memory |
| * Student may be able to get computers with lower specifications to operate, but these are minimum recommended requirement. | ||
| Windows | Macintosh |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Server 2003 Microsoft Windows Vista |
Mac OS X v.10.1.x, 10.2.x, 10.3.x, or 10.4.x |
Other Requirements
| Need | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Reliable internet connection | It is possible to do most of the class functions with a dial-up connection, but a high speed connection is recommended. Some classes contain media files up to 50 megabytes, and some classes require students to upload large media files they have created. |
| Microphone for computer | Classes such as Speech and Biblical Communications II require students to record digital audio files using free software, but a microphone is required. |
| Video recording capability | Classes such as Speech and Biblical Communications II require students to do a video recording of a presentation. Students without a camcorder can borrow or rent one specifically for the occasions needed (3 times as of this writing). A good webcam could also serve this purpose. |