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Online: System Requirements
Supported Internet Browsers
Your computer must have one of the following Internet browsers to successfully participate in
our online classes. Make sure you have one of the following installed on your computer:
PC:
Macintosh OSX
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Other System Requirements
Apart from an Internet browser, your computer must have the following required hardware and
software to successfully participate in our online classes. Also listed here are some hardware and
software which are recommended but not required. Make sure you have at least all of the required
items below installed on your computer:
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Web Software: The following
required software may be
downloaded for free via the Internet using the following links:
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Download
Free RealPlayer
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DownloadFree Flash Player
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Download
Free Adobe Reader
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Internet Service Provider: Any Internet service provider will suffice if it
provides reliable access to the Internet. AOL users should log into AOL and then open their correct
browser (see the list of supported browsers above).
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Operating System: Windows 2000, Windows XP; Mac OS X
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Computer Memory: 128 MB of RAM (256 MB or greater recommended)
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Processor: PC: Pentium II 233 MHz or greater; Mac: PowerPC G4/G5
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CD-ROM: Required
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DVD-ROM: Recommended
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Sound Card: Required
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Modem Speed: 56k+ required, DSL or cable modem recommended
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Email Accounts: All Academy of Art students receive a free email account after
they have been registered for a class. To inquire about whether your email login and password has
been created yet, view the
Web-based Student Email page.
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Virus Protection:
While participating on the online class you may choose to share documents and files via
email. You are expected to use your own updated virus protection software. Anti-virus software can
be downloaded for free or for a small charge from the Internet, or you can purchase a program at
your local software retailer. For more information, visit the following web sites:
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http://www.symantec.com/
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http://www.mcafee.com/
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-virus
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Microsoft Office & Adobe Reader: Some classes require software from Microsoft
Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Adobe Reader (for PDF files). Some classes have specific
additional requirements: scanner, software such as Photoshop, or other hardware.
Please read the class descriptions carefully.
Additional Questions
For additional questions about
software/hardware requirements, contact
online@academyart.edu.
If you have questions about
your Username/Password, please contact
online@academyart.edu
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