Computer System Standards

Windows Laptop & Desktop (PC) standards

RecommendedMinimum
System Software
Windows XP Pro SP2
or
Vista Home Premium
Windows XP Home SP2
Processor (CPU) Intel Dual CorePentium or Celeron @ 1.2GHz
Memory (RAM) 1GB of RAM or better 512MB
Hard Disk Space 60GB 40GB
CD-ROM CDR(W)/DVDR(W)24X
Networking Standards  
Network Interface Card Integrated 10/100 Ethernet
Wireless Network Interface

802.11 B/G

Patch Cable Ethernet Cat-5 15-20 ft

Software

We recommend the use of Microsoft Office 2003 or 2007 for wordprocessing, spreadsheet and presentation needs. We DO NOT support Wordperfect or MS Works.

NOTE: These standards will help us ensure all students' computers are up and running quickly. Windows 2000, Windows NT or Vista Basic are not supported operating systems.

Macintosh computer standards

Recommended
System Software Mac OS X 10.4.9
Processor (CPU) Intel Core Duo/PowerPC G4/G5
Memory (RAM) 1GB of RAM or better
Hard Disk Space 60 GB
CD-ROM CDR(W)/DVDR(W)
Networking Standards
Network Interface Card Integrated 10/100 Ethernet
Wireless Network Interface 802.11 B/G
Patch Cable Ethernet Cat-5 15-20 ft

Software Standards

We recommend Microsoft Office 2004 for wordprocessing, spreadsheet and presentation needs. We DO NOT support Appleworks or Clarisworks.

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