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Computing and Internet Access Requirements
To participate in CCRI Distance Learning (DL) courses, students are expected to be familiar with computers and the Internet. DL students must have access to the following equipment:
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Your Computer
- A PC running Windows 98 Second Edition or Higher OR a Macintosh running OS 9 or higher. (Other Operating Systems may work as well, as long as they can run an appropriate browser. However, the WebCT Help Desk and Student Support Desk will not be able to support these systems).
- 128 Mb RAM (256 Mb highly recommended) and at least 50 Mb of available disk space for assignments.
- A modem or other device capable of connecting to the internet at a speed of at least 56 kbps or better highly recommended).
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Internet / Browser
- An ISP (Internet Service Provider). Users of AOL, please go to: http://it.ccri.edu/helpdesk/webct-faqs.shtml#aol for specific information about accessing courses using AOL.
- An internet browser installed on your computer. The following browsers are supported by the software we use to deliver online courses: Internet Explorer 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0, Netscape 6.2, 7.0 and 7.1, AOL 7.0, 8.0 and 9.0, Mozilla 1.5 and 1.6. Other Internet browsers may work but are not currently supported
- If your class requires WebCT, you can easily check your browsers at: http://www.webct.com/tuneup
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Other Software
- An Email account and a word processing software program.
- A sound card and speakers are required for some courses.
- Plugins for certain features of a course. Click for a list of the most popular free plug in downloads.
- Current virus software must be installed and kept up to date. For more Information on Viruses, please go to: http://it.ccri.edu/helpdesk/viruses.shtml
- Some classes may have specific class requirements for additional software. These requirements will be listed on the course information page.
Note that students are responsible for their own software and equipment
maintenance and setup.
