Computer Requirements

If you have any questions, please contact the Student Computing Support Desk by filling out an online form.

In order to access the student network from your dorm room in Vanderbilt Hall, we offer you the following general guidelines on choosing a system:

Requirements for Windows-based Desktops and Laptops

Requirement

Minimum

Recommended

Operating System

Windows XP SP3

Windows XP, SP3

CPU

Pentium 4, 1.5 GHz

Pentium M, 2.0 GHz+

Hard Disk

80G

150G+

Memory

1 GB

2 GB+

Other Storage

USB Portable Storage Device

USB Portable Storage Device

Microsoft Office

Office 2003 SP2

Office 2007

Internet Browser Software

Internet Explorer 6 SP2
Firefox 2.0

Internet Explorer 7
Firefox 3.0

Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)

Palm OS 4.x
HD: 1 Gb

Palm OS 5.x
HD: 1 Gb+

Network Connection: LAN or Wireless

For LAN: 10/100 Base-T Ethernet adapter,
RJ-45 connector
w/CAT5e or CAT6 cable
For Wireless: 802.11g

For LAN: Same as Minimum
3COM
For Wireless: 802.11g
(Click for details.)

Warranty

Students are encouraged to purchase an extended service warranty that includes on-site service.

Anti-Virus Software

Students are required to have anti-virus software on their computers. Request Symantec Anti-Virus Corporate Edition now.

Requirements for Macintosh-based Desktops and Laptops

Requirement

Minimum

Recommended

Operating System

Mac OS X Tiger (10.4.11)

Mac OS X Leopard

CPU

PowerPC G4, 1.5GHz

Intel, 2.0Ghz+

Hard Disk

80G

150G+

Memory

1 Gb

2 Gb+

Other Storage

USB Portable Storage Device

USB Portable Storage Device

Microsoft Office

Office 2004

Office 2008

Internet Browser Software

Safari
Firefox

Safari
Firefox

Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)

Palm OS 4.x
HD: 1 Gb

Palm OS 5.x
HD: 1 Gb+

Network Connection: LAN or Wireless

For LAN: 10/100 Base-T Ethernet adapter,
RJ-45 connector
w/CAT5e or CAT6 cable
For Wireless: 802.11g

For LAN: Same as Minimum
3COM
For Wireless: 802.11g
(Click for details.)

Warranty

Students are encouraged to purchase an extended service warranty that includes on-site service.

Anti-Virus Software

Students are required to have anti-virus software on their computers. Request Symantec Anti-Virus Corporate Edition now.