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When
pursuing an online education,
you'll want to make sure that you
have the right equipment
(computer, software, Internet
connection, etc.). Online
education providers will expect
you to have access to hardware
and software that facilitates the
online education process. The
good news is, since you're
reading this online, you're
likely to have most or all of
what's required already.
Here are some minimum guidelines,
though the rapid rate of change
in information technology,
hardware and software suggest
that students should stay ahead
of the curve when considering the
purchase of new computer
equipment.
266 MHz or greater (Intel Pentium
or Celeron, or AMD Athlon
processors)
Windows 98®, ME®, or
2000®
Microsoft Office 97®,
98®, or 2000®
Microsoft Word®
Microsoft PowerPoint®
A current anti-virus
application
64MB RAM or greater
3 GB hard drive or larger
56.6 kps modem, DSL or cable
modem
1024x768 or greater monitor and
video card
Sound card with speakers
CD ROM
Inkjet or laser printer
E-mail address
Internet service provider (ISP)
account
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Version 5.0 or later
For
selected courses only:
Microsoft Excel®
Microsoft Access®
Microsoft Project 98 ® or
2000®
Microsoft Visio 5.0 ® or
later
One word of caution regarding the
above list. Though a 56K modem is
acceptable for an online
education, we would recommend
that you try to use a DSL or
cable modem. Downloads on a 56K
modem can be very slow at times.
DSL and cable both have their
detractors, but DSL/cable
download speeds can still be
anywhere from several times to
over 10 times faster than 56K
modems.
Computer
Training Guide.com
Reprinted
with permission.

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