You can download different software applications at the Software
web page.
What software packages do you recommend for a personal
computer?
What hardware specifications do you recommend for a personal
computer?
What software packages do you recommend for a personal
computer? Whatever system you decide to use on campus, your computer will need
the capability of working with files for word processing, spreadsheet,
graphics, web browser, file transfer, e-mail, and calendar programs.
The following software packages provide these essential capabilities.
A new computer gives some assurance of not becoming obsolete in a year
or two and should serve until you graduate. If you already have a computer,
the following information will allow you to judge whether your present
system can meet your current needs.
| Software |
Recommended Specifications |
Minimum Specifications |
| PC or Clone |
- Windows XP
- Microsoft Office XP
- Netscape 7.02 or IE 6.
|
- Windows 98
, ME, or 2000
- Microsoft Office 2000
- Netscape 6.2.1 or IE 6.0
|
| Macintosh |
- Mac OS X
- Office v. X for Mac
- IE 5 or Netscape 7.02
|
- Mac OS 9
- Office 2001 for Mac
- IE 5 or Netscape 6.2.1
|
What hardware specifications do you recommend for
a personal computer? The following hardware guidelines for a personal computer will help
you decide what kind of system to bring to campus. Although these specifications
will meet the needs of the average computer user, they should be considered
minimum requirements. Faster processors, more memory, larger
disk drives, and multimedia capabilities can provide added benefits.
|
Already Own |
New Purchase |
Windows PC Desktop
RAM>
Hard Drive
CD Option |
Pentium II / 733 MHz
64 MB
4 Gb
CD-ROM |
Pentium IV
256 MB
40 Gb
DVD and/or CD-RW |
Windows PC Laptop
RAM
Hard Drive
CD Option |
Pentium 250 MHz
64 MB
2 Gb
CD-ROM |
Pentium 1.7 GHz
256 MB
20 Gb
DVD and/or CD-RW |
iMac
RAM
Hard Drive
CD Option |
PowerPC G3 233 MHz
64 MB
2 Gb
CD-ROM |
PowerPC G4 700MHz
256 MB
40 Gb
DVD and/or CD-RW |
iBook
RAM
Hard Drive
CD Option |
PowerPC G3 110 MHz
64 MB
1 Gb
CD-ROM |
PowerPC G3 700MHz
256 MB
20 Gb
DVD and/or CD-RW |
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