What are the computer requirements to use the Seattle Radiologists PACS?
The most important consideration here is your Internet connection, which must be broadband connection: a DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), a cable modem, a T-1 or T-3 line. A dial-up Internet connection would be too slow to view the images. The minimum computer configuration is a 1 Ghz computer with 512MB of RAM. As well, you’ll need a Windows-based computer (No Macintosh support currently) with Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP, Microsoft Internet Explorer v6.0 or later (if you don’t have this current version, it’s a free download from Microsoft). Hardware: Minimum 1 GHz Pentium, Minimum 512 MB RAM Memory Software: Windows 2000 (SP3 or higher) or XP, Internet Explorer 6.0 or above. Network: Minimum DSL or Cable high-speed connection The PC running the application must meet the minimum requirements outlined above and be configured properly (i.e. pop up blockers disabled, active X controls, Administrator rights on PC, able to access the internet, etc.). These settings should be reviewed by each
