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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:
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher on 32-bit Windows, Up to Microsoft Internet Explorer
7.0 on 64-bit Windows
Download
Internet Explorer for PC
- Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or higher (recommended)
Download Firefox for PC
- Please note:
OTHER BROWSERS
(such as AOL and
Netscape)
ARE NOT SUPPORTED.
Macintosh OSX (Version 10.4 or higher):
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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.
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Web Software: The following
required software may be
downloaded for free via the Internet using the following links:
>
Download
Free QuickTime
>
DownloadFree Flash 10 Player
>
Download
Free Adobe Reader
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Adobe Flash Player is not
currently supported for Internet Explorer 8 on a Windows 64-bit operating system.
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Internet Service Provider: Any Internet service provider will suffice if it
provides reliable access to the Internet of at least 1.2 mbps. 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 Service Pack 2; Mac OS X
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Computer Memory: 256 MB of RAM (512 MB or greater recommended)
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Processor: PC: 2.33 GHz single core or greater; Mac: PowerPC G4/G5 or greater
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DVD-ROM and CD-ROM: Required
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Hard-Disk Drive: 5 GB free space
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Video Card: Super VGA (800 x 600 with 64k color or with 64mb VRAM) or higher
resolution video adapter and monitor
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Sound Card: 16 bit sound card and speakers
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Modem Speed: DSL or Cable internet highly 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 at http://my.academyart.edu.
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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 specific to class software or
academic program, please contact the appropriate academic department directly.
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