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You will need a few essential items. This guide is a checklist of those items. Just like having a pen and paper for traditional classes, the following items are absolutely essential to your success with online courses. Good luck with your studies and have a wonderful term!

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MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

First on your checklist is a computer. To take full advantage of the interactivity of the courses, the following system profiles are REQUIRED:

Windows 95, 98, or NT MacOs 8.1 or Later 90 MHz Pentium Processor Power PC Processor (604 PowerPC minimum) 32 MB of RAM 32 MB of RAM or more 28.8 kbps Modem 28.8 kbps Modem Sound Card Speakers Speakers RealPlayer ® RealPlayer ®

Note: Courseware cannot be accessed using Web TV Second on your list is an Internet Service Provider (ISP). An ISP is a company that can provide you with the software necessary for getting onto the Internet. You will need Internet access to take your courses. A good resource for finding an ISP is THE LIST. Third on your list is an email account. Your email address is established when you sign up with an ISP. Check with your ISP if you do not know what your email address is. Check out Yahoo! Mail or MSN Hotmail for information on these two free email providers. Fourth on your list is a Java capable browser; minimally a browser version 4.0 or better. Downloads for the newest browser versions are free of charge. To upgrade your browser to the latest version on the market, click on the appropriate link below. Wondering if your browser meets the specs? Take the Browser Test to find out. Download the latest Microsoft Internet Explorer now. Receive a Microsoft Internet Explorer CD. Download the latest Netscape Communicator now.

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