DEDP Computer Information

Distance Engineering Degree Program Technical Requirements

Adobe Connect Classes
User System Requirements

Hardware Requirements

• Computer Processor Speeds
       Windows: 450 MHz (1 GHz or Higher recommended)
       Macintosh: G3 or Higher
• Minimum of 256 MB RAM (1 GB RAM or higher recommended)
• 700+ MB available disk space to download lectures
• Sound card and speakers (please make sure you have current sound card drivers installed)
• Monitor resolution should be set to 1024 x 768

Software Requirements

• Operating Systems:
  Windows (2000, XP, Vista )
  Macintosh (10.2 or Higher)

• RealPlayer 10.5 (RealPlayer 11 Gold not recommended)
  Free download available at: http://forms.real.com/real/player/blackjack.html

• Screen Watch Plug-in for RealPlayer
  Free download for PC or Macintosh available at: http://www.screenwatch.com/pages/download.htm
  
• Zip extraction utility for viewing downloaded lectures - Your operating system may have a built-in-tool for extracting Zip files.
  
• Adobe Reader
  Free download available at: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrabat/readstep.html

Internet

• Internet Connection
  DSL/Cable or higher connection speed recommended
  Minimum of 56 Kbps--download only (streaming not recommended at this connection speed)
  Download times will vary based on connection speed.
  
• Internet Browser
  Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher recommended
  Other browsers may work, but are not supported