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Hardware and Software Requirements for Distance Students 

All students must have the following computer and connectivity configuration, at a minimum:

Hardware:

  • PC with Microsoft XP SP3, Vista or higher; or Mac with OS X (version 10.3 or higher)
  • Memory: 1 GB (2 GB recommended)
  • 1024 X 768 Screen Resolution or higher
  • Sound Card (Integrated or Separate)
  • 80 GB Hard Drive (at least 20-40 GB free)
  • CD-RW/DVD-RW Drive
  • Printer

Connectivity Requirements:

  • Broadband Connection
  • DSL/Cable Modem

Peripherals (access to the following is recommended):

  • Speakers and Microphone (Must be a headset)
  • Scanner

Software:

  • Symantec Endpoint Protection (IUWare)
  • Adobe CS4 Design Premium (IUWare):  Adobe Creative Suite 4 Design Premium includes Photoshop CS4 Extended, Illustrator CS4, Acrobat 9 Pro, Flash CS4 Professional, Dreamweaver CS4, Fireworks CS4.
  • MS Office Enterprise 2007 or higher (IUWare)
  • Microsoft XP SP3, Vista SP1 or higher  (IUWare); or Mac OS X 10.3 or higher

See http://iuware.indiana.edu for free downloads and discount prices on hardware and software for IU students.

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