Technology and Computer Skills Requirements
| Our courses do not require advanced computer skills, but of course you need some basic computer skills, especially connecting to the Web using a web browser, and some wordprocessing skills. It is advisable to use a computer less than five years old. |
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Computer Skills |
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| These are the minimal computer skills that are needed. You need to be able to... | |
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Hardware |
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| Operating System | Windows: 2000, XP, Vista Macintosh: OS 10.2 or later |
| Processor | 600 MHz or higher |
| Memory | 128 MB of RAM |
| Hard Drive Space | 200 MB free disk space |
| Internet Connection | dial-up can be used, but a broadband connection is recommended |
| Printer | Optional but desirable |
| Sound Card | With speakers or headphones |
Software |
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| Web Browser | Firefox (download here for free) |
| Any email account. Make sure to check it at least twice a week! | |
| Flash | Fash players come with all Macintosh computers, but Windows users may have to download Flash. |
| Others | Ad or pop-up blocker software should be disabled to prevent interference. |