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Computer System Requirements for Academic Online Courses |
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To be successful in your online course, you must have access to hardware and software. Below you will find hardware and software recommendations for an online course. Also check with your Instructor for any course-specific hardware and software requirements. |
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Hardware Recommendations |
| Operating System |
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Minimum |
| Windows |
Processor: Pentium III or better
RAM: 128 MB or more (128 required for Windows XP users)
Operating System: Windows 2000 or
later (ME, XP) |
| Macintosh |
Processor: G4 or G5
RAM: 128 MB or more
Operating System: Mac OS 10.x |
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Hard Drive Space |
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Minimum |
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1.0 GB free disk space |
| Internet Connection Requirements |
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Minimum |
Windows and
Macintosh |
DSL or Cable Modem |
| Printer |
Recommended |
| CD-ROM |
Recommended - some courses use textbooks with CD-ROMs |
| Sound Card |
Recommended - with speakers/headphones |
| Monitor |
15" monitor (800 x 600 resolution - 1024x768 resolution recommended) |
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Software Recommendations |
| Internet Access |
Any Internet Service Provider (ISP) |
| Browser |
D2L 8.4.2 supports the following browsers:
- Microsoft IE versions 5.0, 5.5, 6.0 and 7.0
- Netscape versions 6.2.x, 7.0 and 7.1
- AOL versions 7.0, 8.0 and 9.0
- Mozilla FireFox 3.5.2
- Safari 4.0.3 (Safari will not pass the browser check, but this version has been used successfully.)
Determining your Browser Version:
To determine browser version click "Check Browser" in the D2L menu bar or follow the steps below:
- Open your browser.
- From the browser menu bar, select Help.
- Select About. If there are several, choose the one about your browser.
- A screen will appear that shows your browser name and version.
TTC recommends that AOL users should use either Internet Explorer or Netscape browsers after gaining access through AOL. |
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