What are the hardware and software requirements for taking an online course?
Hardware Requirements: Although at least a Pentium III with 128MB RAM is preferred, you can complete the assignments if you have a Pentium II or even a Pentium computer with at least 64MB of RAM, or less if your system will run Microsoft Office software you will be using. Software Requirements: Microsoft Office XP Professional. You can check the version of your software by opening your program (PowerPoint, Word, Excel or Access), click on HELP, then click on ABOUT PROGRAM_NAME. If you see 2002 in the version, you have the correct XP version. Microsoft Office XP Professional comes with PowerPoint 2002, Word 2002, Excel 2002, Access 2002, etc. You will use all of these packages during our course. If you have PowerPoint 2002, Word 2002 and Excel 2002, but do not have Access 2002, you most likely have Microsoft Office XP. This is the standard edition. The difference between Standard edition and the Professional edition is that the Professional edition also has Access. Some versions of Micr
