Computer Needs
Intel desktop computer with Microsoft Windows
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Hardware |
Processor |
Pentium 4 2.8 GHz |
Pentium 4 1.4 Ghz |
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Memory (RAM) |
512 MB |
256 MB | |
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Hard Disk |
40 GB |
10 GB | |
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Monitor |
17"color SVGA flat |
17" color VGA | |
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Misc. |
DVD-CDRW combo Sound Card, Headhones or Speakers |
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Software |
Operating System |
Windows XP Professional |
Windows XP |
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E-Mail client / Browser |
Netscape Communicator 7.2, Internet Explorer 6 or Firefox |
Netscape Communicator 7.2, Internet Explorer 6 or Firefox | |
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Application Software |
MS Office 2003 Professional |
MS Office XP Professional | |
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Network |
On-Campus |
Built-in Ethernet* |
Ethernet-3COM 10BaseT with RJ-45* |
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Off-Campus |
PPP-External US Robotics 56 Kbps |
Hayes Compatible 28.8 Kbps modem | |
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Misc. |
Warranty |
4 years |
3 years |
Apple Macintosh Desktop
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If purchasing a new computer |
If bringing an old computer to campus | |
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Hardware |
Brand |
Apple iMac |
Apple iMac, eMac or G4 Tower |
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Processor |
G5 1.6 GHz |
G4 700 MHz | |
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Memory (RAM) |
512 MB |
256 MB | |
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Hard Disk |
80 GB |
10 GB | |
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Monitor |
Wide screen LCD |
17" color SVGA | |
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Misc. |
DVD-CDRW combo |
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Software |
Operating System |
Mac OS 10.4 (Tiger) |
Mac OS X 10.x |
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E-Mail client / Browser |
Netscape Communicator 7.2, Internet Explorer 6 or Firefox |
Netscape Communicator 7.2, Internet Explorer 6 or Firefox | |
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Application Software |
MS Office 2004 |
Microsoft Office 2001 | |
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Network |
On-Campus |
Built-in Ethernet * |
Built-in Ethernet w/ RJ-45 Connector * |
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Off-Campus |
PPP-Built-in 56 Kbps modem |
Hayes compatible 28.8 Kbps modem | |
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Misc. |
Warranty |
3 years |
1 year |
Intel laptop computers with Microsoft Windows
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If purchasing a new computer |
If bringing an old computer to campus | |
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Hardware |
Processor |
Pentium M Processor 730 1.60GHz |
Pentium 3 |
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Memory (RAM) |
512 MB |
512 MB | |
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Hard Disk |
40 GB |
10 GB | |
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Software |
Operating System |
Windows XP Professional |
Windows XP |
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E-Mail client / Browser |
Netscape Communicator 7.2, Internet Explorer 6 or Firefox |
Netscape Communicator 7.2, Internet Explorer 6 or Firefox | |
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Application Software |
MS Office 2003 Professional |
MS Office XP Professional | |
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Network |
On-Campus |
Ethernet- 3COM 10BaseT with an RJ-45 connector * |
Ethernet- 3COM 10BaseT with an RJ-45 connector * |
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Off-Campus |
Hayes compatible 28.8 Kbps modem |
Hayes compatible 28.8 Kbps modem | |
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Misc. |
Warranty |
4 years of warranty with Complete Care |
1 year |
Apple Macintosh portable computer
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If purchasing a new computer |
If bringing an old computer to campus | |
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Hardware |
Processor |
1.5GHz PowerPC G4 |
G4 |
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Memory (RAM) |
512 MB |
256 MB | |
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Hard Disk |
60 GB |
10 GB | |
| Software |
Operating System |
Mac OS 10.4 (Tiger) |
Mac OS X 10.x |
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E-Mail client / Browser |
Netscape Communicator 7.2, Internet Explorer 6 or Firefox |
Netscape Communicator 7.2, Internet Explorer 6 or Firefox | |
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Application Software |
MS Office 2004 |
MS Office 2004 | |
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Network |
On-Campus |
Ethernet- 3COM 10BaseT with an RJ-45 connector *, Airport Extreme wireless |
Ethernet- 3COM 10BaseT with an RJ-45 connector * |
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Off-Campus |
Hayes compatible 28.8 Kbps modem |
Hayes compatible 28.8 Kbps modem | |
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Misc. |
Warranty |
3 years |
1 Year |
* Notes
Resident Students' computers require an Ethernet network card and 15 to 25 ft. category 5 Ethernet RJ45 cable to plug into the RiderNet Internet connections.
Commuter Students' computers require only a modem for dial-in access to the RiderNet.
A qualified technician must install internal Ethernet cards, with all documentation and software to be kept with the computer. Please make sure you can return the card if there are problems. On PCs, we have the most success with 3Com brand and Kingston brand cards. External USB-port Ethernet adapters are also available instead of installing an internal card.
Most comuters that run MS Windows come with an Ethernet capability, check the machine specifications for details. All Apple Power Macintosh, iMac, and PowerBook computers come with built-in Ethernet capability.
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