Technical Requirements
To participate in the program you will need a computer with the following specifications:
Minimum Requirements:
- High-speed Internet connection
- Microsoft Windows XP or Vista operating system
- Microsoft Office 2003 or 2007
- Internet Explorer and/or Mozilla Firefox web browser
- Most current version of Adobe Flash Player
- Most current version of Adobe 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
- 1200 dpi Scanner
- USB or Firewire Web Cam (Logitech recommended)
- USB Headset (Logitech recommended)
- Accessible USB ports to plug in USB flash drive, webcam, headset, etc.
Fax Requirements:
You will need the capability to receive faxes via a personal fax machine (located at home or at school or anywhere you have convenient access) with a dedicated phone line.