Technical Requirements
To participate in an online course, you will need a late-model Windows or Macintosh computer, a recent version of web browser, an internet connection, and basic computer skills. While a 56k dialup internet connection may suffice for most class functions, a student may wish to have access to a high speed connection to download of large class files. The following is the suggested minimum computer system requirements:
Hardware Requirements
- Windows XP or Macintosh OS X or higher (Operating System)
- CPU (Processor) speed of 800 MHz or higher
- 512MB (1 GB preferred) RAM (Memory)
- 500 MB free hard disk space (Storage)
- High speed Internet access (cable, DSL, etc.)
- DVD/CD-ROM required
Software Requirements
- Any Internet Service Provider (ISP)
- Mozilla Firefox 3.0 or higher*, Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2007 or higher*
- Apple QuickTime and iTunes[ http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/ ]
- Microsoft Windows Media Player [ http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/default.mspx ]
- Adobe (Acrobat) Reader [ http://get.adobe.com/reader/ ]
- Adobe Flash Player [ http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ ]
* Available on the IUware DVD from the IU East Bookstore ($5), or for free (with IU login) through http://iuware.iu.edu
