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If you are planning to access TWU's web-based courses and resources off campus, the following minimum computer configurations are recommended:

System


PC*
Mac*
  • Pentium processor or better
  • Windows 98, 2000, NT, ME, XP, Vista or Windows 7
  • 500 MB hard drive (if downloading files, 2 GB should be minimum)
  • 64 MB of RAM
  • 56K modem
  • Sound capability (sound card and speakers)
  • Power PC processor or better
  • MacOS 9 or better
  • 500 MB hard drive (if downloading files, 2 GB should be minimum)
  • 64 MB of RAM
  • 56K modem
  • Sound capability (speakers)

*Note: Some courses may have additional and/or alternate computer requirements. Please check with the academic department.

Internet

Software

Since Blackboard is web-based, there is no need to download any special software on your computer to access the system. However, you will need the following: 

  • A word processing package such as Microsoft Word (preferred)
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader software (free download)
  • Microsoft PowerPoint or PowerPoint Reader (free download)
  • A current anti-virus software

page updated 1/30/2012 4:09 PM