TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Hardware & Software Recommendations for UNCP Online Interactive Distance Learning Courses   PCs Macintosh Operating System Microsoft Windows 95/98 Microsoft Windows NT Workstation v4.x Windows XP 100 MHz 32 MB Ram MAC OS System v8.x MAC OS X 100 MHz 32 MB Ram Internet Access Connection speed minimum: 28.8 kbs Connection speed minimum 28.8kbs Word Processing Microsoft Word 97, 2000, XP, 2003, or software with the ability to save files in rich text format (.rtf) Microsoft Word 98, or software with the ability to save files in rich text format (.rtf) Email Account Must handle sending and receiving file attachments in in rich text format (.rtf). Email address must be consistent throughout the course. Must handle sending and receiving file attachments in rich text format (.rtf). Email address must be consistent throughout the course. Web Browser Netscape Communicator v.4.x Microsoft Internet Explorer v.4.x If you use AOL web browser, you must have the latest version Note: Browser must be Java enabled Netscape Communicator v.4.x Microsoft Internet Explorer v.4.x If you use AOL web browser, you must have the latest version Note: Browser must be Java enabled Plug-ins/other software (These are free downloads) RealPlayer G-2 Adobe Acrobat Reader RealPlayer G-2 Adobe Acrobat Reader Some courses may require additional hardware and software such as access to a videotape player (VCR), Microsoft Office software including Excel and Access.
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