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ACT Recommendations for PC Users  
 
Summary: The Administrative Computing and Telecommunications (ACT) Department offers these general guidelines for upgrading or purchasing hardware and software for personal computer (PC) users.
PC hardware and software Recommended specifications
Processor One of the following:
  • Intel Pentium 4, 3Ghz
  • Intel Pentium D, Dual Core, 3Ghz
RAM
  • 512 MB or more 512 MB minimum, 1 GB recommended
Hard drive
  • 80 GB or larger
Monitor
  • 17" or larger flat panel display
  • Resolution of 1024 x 768 or higher
Operating system One of the following:
  • Windows XP Professional Edition Service Pack 2
  • Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (not recommended for telecommuters)
E-mail One of the following:
  • Outlook 2003
  • Eudora Pro 4.3.2 or higher
Web browser One of the following:
  • Internet Explorer 6.00 or higher
  • Netscape Communicator 7.1 or higher
  • Mozilla Firefox
Word Processor Either:
  • Microsoft Office 2003 or
  • Microsoft Word 2003
Spreadsheet Either:
  • Microsoft Office 2003 or
  • Microsoft Excel 2003
Plug-in All of the following:


Questions? Contact the ACT Help Desk, (858) 534-1853.


Notice: This is a summary of campus business services. In case of conflict in interpretation, the actual policies apply.


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