Computer Hardware Minimum Requirements
The following table shows Information Technologies & Services (ITS) minimum requirements for a desktop or laptop computer that is to be connected to the WCMC network.
Windows Computers |
Netbooks |
Apple Macintosh |
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| Operating System* | Microsoft Windows XP Professional, SP3 Microsoft Windows 7 Professional |
Microsoft Windows XP Professional, SP3 Microsoft Windows 7 Starter |
Mac OS 10.5 (Leopard) |
| Processor/Clock Speed | Core 2 Duo 2GHz, 32-bit/64-bit | 1.66GHz, Atom N450 | Intel Core 2 Duo Processor |
| Internal Hard Drive | 120GB | 80GB Solid State Drive (SSD) or 120GB SATA |
120GB |
| Memory (RAM) | 2GB (4GB Recommended) | 2GB | 2GB (4GB Recommended) |
| Monitor | 22" Widescreen LCD (flat panel) | 10.0" to 12.1" Widescreen integrated video | |
| Other Policies | Warranty: Any desktop, laptop or netbook to be connected or reconnected to the WCMC network must have an active manufacturer's warranty and meet the minimum requirements. Netbooks must have a minimum warranty of two years. All Apple desktops and laptops must be purchased with the Apple Care Protection Plan.
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ITS reserves the right to recommend, encourage, and enforce the disconnection of computers deemed substandard based on the above requirements.
