Dep. of Clinical Sciences - Clinical Lab Sciences

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Hardware and Software Requirements

Ready access to a networked computer is required for distance education students. The recommended minimum configuration for a networked computer, along with related minimum software requirements as listed below:

Minimum Hardware Requirements:

	WINDOWS	MACINTOSH
RAM	32 MB	128 MB
Hard Disk Space	100 MB free disk space	100 MB free disk space
Monitor	15 inch (800x600 resolution)	15 inch (800x600 resolution)
Input	mouse and keyboard	mouse and keyboard
Network	Ethernet or Modem 56 kpbs or higher	Ethernet or Modem 56 kpbs or higher
Printer	graphics-capable (inkjet or laser) printer	graphics-capable (inkjet or laser) printer
CD-Rom	Yes	Yes
Sound Card	Recommended	Recommended
Video Card	Recommended	Recommended

These are the minimum hardware requirements as suggested by the Programs. Although, it may be possible to use older hardware, as well as browsers as old as versions 3.0, there will be a significant decrease in performance. Similarly, if a student has a CPU with more ram and a faster processor, that person will experience smoother performance and in turn will have a more enriching experience.

Minimum Software Requirements:

Click on the link to download the corresponding program if necessary. Netscape, Internet Explorer, Acrobat Reader, PowerPoint Viewer, Flash Player, and Media Player are all free downloads.

	WINDOWS	MACINTOSH
Operating System	Windows 98 or later	Mac OS X 10.2 or higher
Browser	Netscape 7.0 or higher OR Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher Note: Java and Javascript must be enabled	Netscape 7.0 or higher OR Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher Note: Java and Javascript must be enabled
Productivity Tools	Word Processor Graphics program Adobe Acrobat Reader PowerPoint/PowerPoint Viewer	Word Processor Graphics program Adobe Acrobat Reader PowerPoint
Plugins	Flash Player 7 Media Player 6.4 or later	Flash Player 7 Media Player 6.4 or later

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Comments to Oliver R Oakley oroakl1@uky.edu, Last Modified: March 12, 2007
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