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Recommended specifications |
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Model
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One of the following:
- Intel based
- iMac
- Mac mini
- MacBook Pro
- Power PC based
- Power Mac G5
- iBook G4
- PowerBook G4
Notes on older models:
- G3s and iMacs may need these additions: external USB floppy drive, SCSI interface, upgrade of networking equipment.
- G3 upgrade cards are available for all Power Macintosh computers. However, Apple's next operating system upgrade, OS X, will not support the G3 upgrade cards.
- Macs released prior to the Power Macintosh series are not recommended.
- 64 MB of RAM are adequate for most uses, but 128 MB are recommended for running Java and additional applications at the same time.
- Use the most up-to-date version of Macintosh Runtime for Java (MJR). To run Java Applets in a Web browser, use Internet Explorer 4.5 or 4.0 and select "MRJ" as the Java Virtual Memory (VM). Netscape Communicator 4.5 and earlier versions do not support Java applets adequately.
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RAM |
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Hard drive |
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Monitor |
- 17 inches or larger
- Resolution of 1024 x 768 or higher
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Operating system |
Both of the following:
- Mac OSX (10.4 or higher recommended)
- Mac Runtime for Java (MRJ) 2.1 or higher
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E-mail |
Either of the following
- Eudora 6.0
- Entourage 2004
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Web browser |
One of the following:
- Safari
- Netscape 7x
- Mozilla Firefox
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Word processor |
Either of the following:
- Microsoft Office X (Office: Mac V1.X)
- Microsoft Word 2004
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Spreadsheet |
Either of the following:
- Microsoft Office X (Office: Mac V1.X)
- Microsoft Excel 2004
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Plug-ins |
All of the following:
- Adobe Reader
- RealPlayer
- Flash 7
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