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THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA - WESTERN
 Online Classes Technical Hardware/Software Requirements

By

Sharon Bond  

 

In order to take an online course, you will need to meet some minimum technical requirements.

 

NOTE:  Your computer must have updated Virus Protection Software.   Either Norton or McAfee current virus software installed on your computer.

Software may be downloaded at the following sites:

 

Norton         http://www.norton.com
McAfee        http://www.mcafee.com

 

NOTE:  Students interested in taking COMS 491 Adobe Elements 3 need the following Hardware and Software requirements:
 

You must have Adobe Photoshop Elements 3 software installed on your computer.
 
HARDWARE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 3 CLASS:
....Intel* Pentium* lll or 4 (or compatible) 800 MHz faster processor.
....Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Home Edition with Service Pack 1; Windows 2000 with Service Pak 4
....256 MB or Ram (512 or more recommended)
....600 MB of available hard-disk space
....1,024x768 16-bit (XGA) display
....CD-ROM drive
....Fro handhelds: Requires Palm OS 4.0, 4.1, or 5.0 and Palm Desktop
4.0 or 4.01

 

All other classes:  Minimum requirements

1.  HARDWARE:

PC

  • 486 or higher PC running Windows Operating System 95/98.

  • Pentium 150MHZ or faster processor.

  • Recommended to have at least 16MB Ram/’32MB. 

  • 28.8 kbps modem or faster

MACINTOSH

  • Mac OS 7.5.5 or Later

  • Power PC Processor

  • 16MB Ram/32MB recommended

  • 28.8 kpbs modem or faster

2.      INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER

 

An Internet Service Provider (ISP) is a company that provides you with the software needed for connecting with the Internet.   

 

3.  SOFTWARE

You will need a Java a capable Browser.  Recommended is Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 (or higher) /Outlook Express E-mail or Netscape Navigator 4.0 (or higher).  Your Internet Service Provider provided you with a browser.  Either of the above Browsers will be acceptable to use with our Online Classes.

 

You can download either browser free of charge on the Internet:.  You will receive instructions on how to download one of these browsers.

 

Internet Explorer:   http://www.freedownloadhq.com/IE.html

Netscape:               http://home.netscape.com

 

 

4.        E-MAIL ACCOUNT:

 

An e-mail account is established for you when you sign up with an ISP.

5.  TECHNICAL SUPPORT:
Your local provider should be able to provide most of the technical support that you require.

 

6.  MANUAL

You do not need any manual for the classes I teach.  I will send you a CD Rom Disk that will have all course work and tutorials needed for each class.  The cost is $5.00 per class and you will be charged this amount when your enroll.

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