Technology Requirements

Participants need their own computers (Windows or Mac) meeting the following specific hardware and software requirements, and Internet access on a high-speed connection such as DSL, cable, or faster. The Internet Service Provider (ISP) must be reliable and provide live technical support. Antivirus software such as Symantec Norton Anti-Virus, McAfee, or a comparable antivirus package is also required.

Minimum Requirements for Windows:

• High-speed Internet connection
• Microsoft XP or Vista operating system
• Microsoft Office 2003 or 2007
• Internet Explorer and/or Mozilla Firefox web browser
• Most current version of Flash Player
• Most current version of Acrobat Reader
• Up-to-date anti-virus software
• 1.5 GHz Processor
• 1 GB RAM for XP or Vista Home Basic
• 2 GB RAM for Vista Home Premium/Business/Ultimate
• 128 MB of graphics memory for Vista Home Premium/Business/Ultimate
• Screen resolution set to 1024x768 or higher
• DVD-ROM drive
• USB or Firewire Web Cam (Logitech recommended)
• USB Headset (Logitech recommended)
• Accessible USB ports to plug in USB flash drives, webcams, microphones, etc.

• High-speed Internet connection
• Mac OS X operating system (version 10.5)
• Boot Camp running Microsoft Windows XP or Vista operating system
• Microsoft Office 2003 or 2007 for Windows or 2008 for Mac
• Internet Explorer and/or Mozilla Firefox and/or Safari web browser
• Most current version of Flash Player
• Most current version of Acrobat Reader
• Up-to-date anti-virus software
• 1.5 GHz Processor
• 1 GB RAM for XP or Home Basic
• 2 GB RAM for Vista Home Premium/Business/Ultimate
• 128 MB of graphics memory for Vista Home Premium/Business/Ultimate
• Screen resolution set to 1024x768 or higher
• DVD-ROM drive
• Built-in, USB, or Firewire Web Cam (iSight recommended)
• USB Headset (Logitech recommended)
• Accessible USB ports to plug in USB flash drives, webcams, microphones, etc.