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Student Computer Specifications & Recommendations
| Component | Intel | Macintosh |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | 500 MHz Intel Compatible | Macintosh with Processor Speed of 500 MHz (PowerPC G4; PowerPC G3, 500 MHz) |
| Memory RAM | 128 MB for Windows 98/2000/NT or XP Pro | 128 MB |
| Hard Drive | 10 GB | 10 GB |
| Network Card (on-campus) | 3Com 10/100 or built-in Intel ICH/2 | 10/100 Fast Ethernet built-in |
| Modem (off-campus) | 56 Kbps | 56 Kbps |
| Ports | USB | USB |
| Monitor | 1024 x 768 resolution or better | 1024 x 768 resolution or better |
| Optical Drives (CDROM, DVDROM, CDR, CDRW) | CDROM or CDRW | CDROM or CDRW |
| Video Card | 8 or more MB of graphics memory | ATI RAGE with 8 or more MB of video memory; Nvidia GeForce2MX |
| Operating System | Windows 98/2000/NT or XP Pro (Not recommended: Windows Me or Windows XP Home) | Mac OS 9 or Mac OS X |
| Component | Intel | Macintosh |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | 1.5 GHz | PowerPC G4 (any) |
| Memory RAM | 256 MB for Windows 2000, NT, or XP Pro | 256 MB |
| Hard Drive | 40 GB | 40 GB |
| Network Card (on-campus) | 3Com 10/100 or built-in Intel ICH/2 | 10/100 Fast Ethernet built-in |
| Modem (off-campus) | 56 Kbps | 56 Kbps |
| Ports | USB | USB, Firewire |
| Monitor | 1024 x 768 resolution or better | 1024 x 768 resolution or better |
| Optical Drives (CDROM, DVDROM, CDR, CDRW) | CDROM or CDRW | CDROM or CDRW |
| Video Card | 8 or more MB of graphics memory | ATI RAGE with 8 or more MB of video memory; Nvidia GeForce2MX |
| Operating System | Windows 98/2000/NT or XP Pro (Not recommended: Windows Me or Windows XP Home) | Mac OS 9 or Mac OS X |
| Wireless Card (See note below) | Dell TrueMobile 1150; Cisco 350; NetGear MA401 | Apple AirPort; Cisco 350; Lucent Technologies WavLan Gold |
Wireless note: Since wireless technology is rapidly changing in the marketplace, IT suggests that you contact the IT HelpDesk for up-to-date information regarding suggested wireless cards.
