Hardware
recommendations: |
| Platform |
Processor |
RAM |
Hard Drive |
Ethernet adapter |
Operating system |
| PC |
Pentium D, Pentium M, or Core Duo/Core 2 Duo |
1GB or higher |
80GB or higher |
10/100BaseT |
Windows XP Professional w/Service Pack 2 |
| Macintosh |
PowerPC G4/G5, Intel Core Duo/Core 2 Duo |
1GB or higher |
80GB or higher |
10/100BaseT |
Mac OS X 10.4.6 or later; Intel-based Macs can also run Windows XP SP2 via Apple Boot Camp or Parallels Desktop |
| Recommended Ethernet Cards: |
| Cisco |
Linksys |
NetGear |
D-Link |
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(** For access to the CBU network from a dorm room. Most PCs have built-in Ethernet, but some may not.)
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| Recommended Wireless Cards: |
| Cisco |
Linksys |
Netgear |
D-Link |
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(** For access to the CBU wireless network in Nolan, Library, Thomas Center, Buckman Quad, Rosanne Beringer Computer Center, Kenrick, Buckman, Science, the Theater, and the Canale Arena Café. CBU does not support 802.11a or 802.11n cards; our wireless network is 802.11b/g.)
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| Engineering students refer to the following
Engineering website for your special needs: www.cbu.edu/engineering |
Already have a computer and worried about compatibility?
Contact the Help Desk by email at help@cbu.edu
or by phone at 901-321-4438. |
Software
recommendations: |
Standard software installed
on all faculty and staff computers, and campus labs: |
Operating System
WIN XP Professional
Unix (CBU network) |
Productivity
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) |
Utilities
Norton Anti-Virus
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Internet Explorer |
Educational (In Labs)
SPSS
MAPLE |
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*** ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE MUST BE INSTALLED ON ANY COMPUTER
CONNECTING TO THE CBU NETWORK!
*** Spyware removal software is also highly recommended. Several versions of spyware removal software can be downloaded for free from various websites.
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